8th march, international womens day when thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements... But i do not believe in the concept of the "Day celebration".The spirit of the womanhood has to be celebrated on all the days not on particular day alone...The multi-faced roles that are played by women must be celebrated on all the days!!
Women's Day is a day to commemorate women's struggle for change, to celebrate the progress, which has been made towards improvement of quality of life of women. It is the day for reaffirming our commitment to the work towards the liberation of women. .
The new millennium has witnessed a significant change and attitudinal shift in both women's and society's thoughts about women's equality and emancipation. Many from a younger generation feel that 'all the battles have been won for women' while many feminists know only too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of patriarchy. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increased critical mass of women's visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfortunate fact is that are still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women's education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men.
here are few women personalities whom i have always looked up to:.
an Indian novelist was the first Indian woman to have won Britain's prestigious Booker Prize in 1997. Her writings on various social, environmental and political issues have been a subject of major controversy in India. This unusual woman an inspiration to all those who seek to speak up against the powers in support of the poor and the oppressed.
Kiran Bedi, has been India’s first and highest woman ranking officer who joined the Indian Police Service in 1972. She represented India in International forums on crime prevention, drug abuse, police and prison reforms and women’s issues. She is a recipient of the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award (also called the Asian Nobel Prize) and has been voted as India's most admired and most trusted woman in India.
Chanda Kochhar, the MD and CEO of ICICI Bank was consistently figured in Fortune's list of "Most Powerful Women in Business" since 2005. Kochhar is honored with Padma Bhushan Award, the third highest civilian honor by the Government of India for the year 2010 for her services to banking sector.
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the Chairman and MD of Biocon. Starting with a capital of just Rs.10,000 with her garage as her office, she created her first product in the year 1978 Also known as the ‘Biotech Queen’ of India, Dr. Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is listed in the Forbes magazine as 50 most powerful women in International Business. An active social activist she is a true role model for aspiring entrepreneurs in India.
Indira Nooyi, the CFO and president of PepsiCo. Her ability to make quick decision and tenacity to follow up has enabled her to make PepsiCo one of the biggest brands in the market today. She is listed as the 4th most powerful women in the world by Forbes Magazine.
They are only few of the many influential women personalities in India whose success stories are a true source of inspiration for women folks
So make a difference, think globally and act locally !! Make everyday International Women's Day. Do your bit to ensure that the future for girls is bright, equal, safe and rewarding
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I loved the order in which you listed the women you look up to .
ReplyDeleteKinda reflected on your persona :) Cheers !
@mypradoxicalparadise thank u !..:)
ReplyDeleteNice post !... Do have a look @ media, sports you will get personalities, who are equally inspiring as the above mentioned... Happie Womens day.
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