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Access to education is access to opportunity. It may seem like a simple thing with no barriers, yet, for many, it is an unreachable goal.

Females continue to face obstacles based on their gender, age, financial status, and other factors. The right to education is universal and without discrimination, but not everyone has equal access to education.

In the backward sectors of society, parents would prefer their sons to get educated and make their daughters learn how to cook and clean. The age-old norms that females belong at home while men become the breadwinners of the family are a reason for girls being denied education.

Aside from poverty, another reason for the lack of access to education is the gender stereotypes that girls do not have the brains for higher education. There is a lack of a welcoming and educational environment for all, not to mention unsafe infrastructure and inadequate sanitation care. Girls may choose not to attend school because of gender-based assaults and a lack of safety in the classroom. In other cases, their education is halted due to child marriage, pregnancy, or other circumstances.

Gender-equitable education systems can help to reduce gender-based violence and practises like child marriage in schools. Rather than believing that educating girls is a waste of money and time, investing in girls’ education can help to build a better community. Education can help to strengthen economies, make better decisions for themselves and society, and so on.

Everyone has the right to an education. An educated person, regardless of their level of qualification, will be able to contribute to the betterment of society and themselves.

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Female foeticide is the process of finding out the sex of the foetus and undergoing abortion if it is a girl. Female infanticide is when the girl child is killed after she is born. Be it unborn or born, the minute it is known the child is a girl, the plan to kill the child is made.

Women are at the bottom rung in the social ladder and are discriminated against widely, solely based on their gender. Men are the superior species while women are the inferior ones. The patriarchal society and its culture have made it so that women are always looked at in a different light.

Parents prefer sons to daughters, especially in less-developed areas as they believe that sons will be able to continue the heritage and ensure financial stability in the future. Having a daughter would mean parents having to spend money as dowry and for other factors to raise her. A daughter would not bring in any benefit. This is one of the main reasons for female foeticides happening.

Because male children are preferred and female children are killed, the population’s male-female ratio is skewed toward men, with more men than women. One would think that in developed and educated areas, female foeticide would not be seen. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

There are laws in place to prevent female foeticide, but people still find ways to determine the sex of the foetus and abort it. Despite protective measures to reduce female foeticide, female foeticide persists in some parts of the world. It will exist as long as there is a male bias and discrimination and hatred towards women.

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In a society where women are actively encouraged to stay at home and take care of their house and family, women internalise the belief that they are not capable of standing on equal ground as men.

Women have dreams just like any man. They dream of success and being independent but society prevents them from chasing their dreams. Women are made to believe that their duty is at home from the home itself. Parents and relatives will teach a girl how to be a proper wife and mother, how to cook and clean, and so on.

Women are also told that having a woman at home brings financial prosperity to the family, which is completely absurd. It’s just another way for the patriarchal society to degrade and mistreat women. Married women are not given the option of pursuing their dreams and working. They would be forced to work from home, unpaid, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For a woman, marriage is nothing short of imprisonment, in most cases. A woman’s dreams are killed the second she is tied down to a man. Many women fear what the public will say if she chooses to work as a married woman, or as a mother.

Women, today, refuse to continue the patriarchal norms that prevent women from following their dreams, dreams their mothers and grandmothers weren’t allowed to chase.

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Femininity is not treated kindly by society. Anyone who is feminine is seen as inferior or weaker. Despite there being nothing wrong with being feminine, anyone who embraces their femininity is ridiculed and mocked. A reason for femininity to be seen in a negative light is that it is related to females, which automatically puts it there.

The sentence ‘female actresses should not use their femininity for promotion’ could be interpreted in two ways.

One way to look at it is from the standpoint of society attempting to shame women for being on the feminine side. Women are said to be more feminine because they are more in tune with their feminine side, which society considers bad. Skirts, high heels, the colour pink, makeup, and so on are all considered feminine. One is shamed if they embrace their femininity and everything that comes with it. It also emphasises society’s misogynistic ideals, such as society’s desire to control a woman’s thoughts, actions, and even clothing. A female actress who is proud of her femininity would not be treated kindly and she would be gossiped about.

Actresses preach about the objectification of women in the media and the ‘male gaze,’ where women are portrayed stereotypically and presented as mere eye candy. Ironically, objectification of women makes use of women’s femininity, which society regards as shameful. While some actresses actively oppose the objectification of women’s bodies in the media, they accept roles that blatantly objectify them. In a cutthroat industry like the entertainment industry, people will go to great lengths to ensure fame and success. Actresses will not hesitate to use their femininity to advance their careers if it benefits them.

Is it a bad thing to be feminine for the sake of their careers in the entertainment industry, where looks over talent are prioritised, and where femininity can be embraced, if only for the sake of being eye-candy?

One has to remember that being feminine is nothing to be ashamed of.

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One of the most obvious issues we see is the wage disparity between men and women. Women are commonly known to earn less than men, even when doing the same job for the same number of hours.

Women’s occupations differ from men’s, resulting in disparities in earnings. A man is said to work in the manufacturing industry, which pays more than an educational service, which mostly employs women.

Everyone has been affected by the pandemic, regardless of gender or race. Men and women were both affected by job loss, low income, and other factors. Women may have been hit far more severely than men. When it comes to firing employees, a woman has a higher chance than a man because she is a woman.

Workers suffered the most during the pandemic in industries where informal employment is common. They were already working in deplorable conditions, and the pandemic has worsened their predicament. Many domestic workers, mostly women, were laid off. Many would be unable to support their families during these difficult times because they lacked basic worker protections such as paid leave.

Prior to the pandemic, women spent hours performing unpaid work in addition to paid work if they had one (part-time or full-time). With the loss of jobs, the hours spent on unpaid work have increased, and women have found themselves trapped in a cycle of never-ending domestic chores.

Economic insecurity has a lifetime effect on the lives of women and girls, as it correlates to gender equality. The pandemic has widened the gap between men and women, but the gap was there before the pandemic and will remain after it.

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Female genital mutilation, also known as FGM, is the intentional cutting or removal of a female’s external genitalia, most commonly the labia and clitoris. The World Health Organization defines it as a non-medical procedure that injures the female genital organs. This inhumane practice has no health benefits and is a violation of human rights.

FGM is a manifestation of deep-seated discrimination between men and women. It is considered a violation of children’s rights because it is performed on girls between the ages of infancy and fifteen. More than 200 million girls and women alive today have been subjected to the practice, and more than 3 million girls are at risk annually.

The practice is concentrated in Africa’s Western, Eastern, and North-Eastern regions. It is also present in some parts of the Middle East and Asia, which is why FGM is a worldwide concern.

FGM is performed for a variety of reasons, including social acceptance, religion, and the preservation of a female’s virginity. It is regarded as a rite of passage into adulthood, to make the woman “marriable.” FGM is linked to cultural ideals of femininity, with the idea that girls are clean and beautiful after having their genitalia removed.

FGM has physical, psychological, and social consequences. Excessive bleeding, infection, wound healing issues, and, in the worst-case scenario, death, are all immediate health risks for girls who have undergone FGM. Long-term complications include urinary and vaginal problems, an increased risk of childbirth, menstrual problems, and so on. It also causes psychological trauma, such as behavioural problems in children, trust issues with adults, anxiety, depression, and so on.

Though it is a cultural practice, it is an inhumane act that violates a person’s basic human rights without their consent.

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Women have always been in a vulnerable position. As the inferior sex, they are constantly on the lookout for danger. Every female has a metaphorical axe hanging around her neck.

We’ve all heard stories about women being kidnapped, tortured, raped, and so on. Women are victims of heinous crimes, and survivors are barely coping with the trauma. Some can cope with it and offer assistance to other victims. We cannot deny that reports of women-on-women violence are on the rise.

If you ask a woman, she will tell you that she does not feel completely safe when she is out. Women must be cautious about who they associate with in public, whether someone is stalking them, and so on. It could be a stranger or someone she knows who is putting her in danger. Even at home, she may be vulnerable to a family member who wishes to harm her.

Men may say, “Not all men,” which is true, but women do not know which men intend to harm her. Her husband could rape or murder her, a friend could stalk and kidnap her, a stranger could sexually assault her in public, etc. The possibilities are endless.

It’s no surprise that women are afraid to travel alone. Anything, at any time, could happen to them. Even a brave, strong, and independent woman would feel a tinge of fear at the prospect of danger to herself.

Violence against women persists, and India remains dangerous for women – a sad fact. One can only hope for the day when women will not be afraid to travel alone.

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Gender has no bearing on the subjects. A person’s interest and knowledge in a particular subject are determined by themselves. The stereotype that men excel in science while women excel in humanities is just another way to discredit women.

Science is regarded as a difficult subject that necessitates a high level of intellect. Men are encouraged to pursue careers in science because science is seen as a subject suited to the male species as it is regarded as “superior” and has global significance. Humanities, on the other hand, are thought to be a soft subject that appeals to women, being simpler to learn and doesn’t require a high level of intellect, which is false.

Men are less likely than women to pursue their passions because men are expected to work in the science field. A man who chooses humanities will be judged and even ridiculed. Women face a similar situation. If she chooses science, she will be constantly asked if she is certain that science is what she wants to pursue, and so on. Women are viewed as beings who excel at domestic duties, and women internalise the belief that they are not intellectually capable of pursuing careers in science.

Now, we do see men doing courses or jobs that are commonly seen as being fit for women, like chefs, fashion designers, etc. Women go on to become CEOs, scientists, and so on.

It is only because of the society’s system that favours men and devalues women that there are more men in science and fewer women in the humanities. A person’s intellect may be strong in science but weak in the humanities, or vice versa. When it comes to a person’s level of intelligence, gender plays no role. A person, male or female, should be free to pursue their interests without society telling them what they should do.

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Everyone understands the importance of water, sanitation, and hygiene to people and health. The right to safe water and sanitation is a fundamental human right that, sadly, many people do not have. There are approximately 2.1 billion people worldwide who do not have access to safe drinking water and sanitation.

Females in rural areas are frequently harmed by a lack of safe water and basic sanitation due to their needs during menstruation or pregnancy, putting them at risk of infection. Due to a lack of sanitation resources, they struggle to keep themselves clean. Due to a lack of privacy in villages, females would either wait until it was dark to relieve themselves or refuse to drink water, dehydrating themselves. All of this could be harmful to the woman’s health. Women’s physical health would suffer as a result of being tasked with fetching water over long distances, and girls would be forced to miss classes.

Females feel unsafe going to latrine facilities because of the distance and the gender-based attacks they face, as well as the shame and insecurity they feel for being a woman with special needs. Girls would skip school during menstruation as their schools would lack female sanitation resources

It was also estimated that 8% of maternal deaths were linked to unhygienic conditions. Safe water and hygiene for women can reduce the risk of infections and death of infants and mothers.

Women face more problems than men due to a lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene. They are the fundamental requirements for empowering women everywhere on an equal footing. Improved sanitation is essential for raising women’s status, well-being, and opportunities.

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If you ask three women whether they’ve faced sexual harassment, there’s a high chance that all three would say yes. Females of all ages would have faced at least one instance of sexual harassment.

For years, women have been victims of sexual harassment. Previously, women would have remained silent and suffered in silence, whereas now, women are standing up to speak out about their experiences.

Women have always been viewed as the inferior sex, forced to be meek and submissive. Men had the authority to use women however they saw fit without fear of repercussions. The patriarchal system and open favouritism toward men have only posed dangers to women. Women have feared for themselves since the beginning of time, and the fear continues to this day.

Women can be sexually harassed at any time by anyone. It could be a member of the family, a trusted friend, or a stranger. Women have learnt to be wary, to trust their instinct at the slightest hint of a red flag. The paranoia that someone will harm them keeps women on their feet.

Sexual violence is a dreadful concept for women. Many women have been subjected to sexual harassment without being aware of it. The most common reason for this is that they would have been too young to distinguish between good and bad touch. Women will sometimes brush it off, believing it was an unintentional touch.

It is a sad fact that, despite the world’s modernization, women continue to live in fear. They are not safe at home, at work, on the streets, or anywhere else. One can only wonder when such atrocities will cease.

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