Greater political power alone will not improve women’s plight.

Introduction
Will granting women more political rights alone improve their situation? The issue at hand is that. “Alone” is the essential word here. So, without a doubt, I say “no.” The predicament of women needs to be addressed from a number of various angles, including social, economic, religious, and educational ones.

All marginalised groups in society, not just women, must be given the opportunity to speak out about their challenges in public and the authority to advance them in all these spheres, not just politics. Politics and law undoubtedly aid, but they can only do so much.

A modest step in the enormous process our nation must go through for women’s emancipation is having more political rights. Unquestionably, it is a step—one of the initial few ones. However, it is by no means the last or only stage.

It is powerless to change the situation of women on its own. But in the end, whatever we do, we must act quickly to take the strain off our ladies. The situation of women in our nation must be improved as quickly as feasible.

Current Condition of Women
Since the dawn of time, or at least as far back as we can recall, women have been the victims of heinous acts. Additionally, they have endured vile traditions, vices, and rituals together for a very long time. Due to sociocultural norms and long-standing customs, they are not allowed to have fulfilling lives.

Female infanticide and Sati are two of the most horrific traditions practised. Widows used to commit suicide by jumping into their husbands’ funeral pyres, a tradition known as Sati. Fortunately, Sati was outlawed in 1829. Despite being prohibited, it continues to be practised in isolated parts of our nation.

The intentional death of newborn female offspring is known as female infanticide. The current practise of sex-selective abortion is frequently considered as a closely linked issue in nations with a history of female infanticide. In several countries, including China and India, female infanticide is a serious problem.

It frequently occurs that young girls are abandoned in public trashcans, where they are gnawed on by rats or devoured by ants. Alternately, they may occasionally receive an overdose of medications, particularly opium.
The majority of these customs are practised in rural areas. Even in major cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi, there is a lot of crime committed against women. We see young females being eve-teased, leered at, and occasionally even touched in public places like streets, trains, colleges, and other places.

The dowry system is still still in use, making it seem as though the bride is a burden that needs to be sold off to be someone else’s issue. When in fact, that weight is actually a multitasking, incredibly efficient diamond. We are also aware of the widespread prostitution and trafficking of women.

Both equality and education are withheld from them. They are forced to participate in unethical behaviours including triple talaq, polygamy, and forced child marriage. The fact that the perpetrator of these crimes almost invariably escapes punishment entirely is undoubtedly the sickest aspect of them. The repercussions and disgrace of the criminal’s conduct fall on the women.

The pre-prepared response, when questioned why they don’t speak up in retribution, is typically either shame or fear. However, the true cause is that they do speak out about it. Simply said, nobody is interested or bothered to listen. An Indian girl’s murder serves as a metaphor for a society that does not support female empowerment.

India is advancing toward modernity. The challenges facing women, including as acid attacks, rape, dowry murders, honour killings, trafficking, and other issues, have steadily increased even as the gross domestic product (GDP) rate is rising.

Women – the Equal Sex
“You can tell the condition of a nation by looking at its women’s situation,” observed Jawaharlal Nehru once. India should be in ruins if this remark is accurate! Even though the media no longer covers even a fourth of the violence that women endure every day, when they do, it’s often enough to make us shudder.

The “Weaker Sex” label is frequently applied to women. But unless it is exclusively based on physical prowess, I really wonder where this moniker comes from. There is no correlation between cerebral ability and muscular strength. There isn’t a certain winner or loser in any scenario. Men rise to prominence in some industries while women rule in others.

I therefore can not get the notion supporting stronger and weaker sexes. Furthermore, it is unreasonable that men are given an advantage in decision-making and that women have smaller roles than men.

The woman’s status was recognised by the Vedic predecessors. Women had equal standing and voice in Vedic times. Both the Gods and the Goddesses received acclaim. In fact, the Indus-Saraswati civilization, which worshipped the goddess Maitridevi, also known as Shakti, was the earliest known civilization in Indian history.

The Political Rights of Women
The disintegration of law and order brought on by rising levels of corruption can only mean that life will get more difficult going forward, especially for Indian women. Realistically, women are only now starting to speak up, but sadly, no one is ready to listen.

Only 6% of the seats in the Indian parliament are now allotted for women. Women continue to face obstacles when trying to enter positions of power, and achieving fair participation is still a problem. The situation is not the same everywhere, though. The majority of women in Thailand are responsible for the economy’s expansion.

The Thai government is implementing plans to enhance women’s education, health, and empowerment in an effort to counteract the feminization of poverty. Its overall goals are to safeguard women’s rights and advance their prospects throughout the process of economic and social development.
The issue is that even policies with the best of intentions only skim the surface. The rhetoric frequently obscures the actual problems with literacy, health, maternal mortality, empowerment, and security.

Changes to Be Made
The education of women is the area that needs to change the most. Women are significantly less likely than men to be illiterate, and girls have much less access to education than boys, according to a number of studies. The saying “If you educate a man, you teach an individual, but if you educate a woman, you educate the nation” came about since it has typically been discovered that the benefits of educating women are larger than those of educating males.

Career mobility for women can be improved by education. She can advocate for herself and be paid for the service she makes to society. She can battle for independence in a variety of areas of her life.
Developing financial independence is a further crucial step. All modern women must have access to economic freedom. Women shouldn’t be limited to only taking care of the home and cooking. She has every right to express her opinions regarding all the relevant topics, including the financial ones.

They ought to have access to the same tools that males do. She won’t need her husband or parents to help her get started with her work, which will improve her quality of life. She is independent enough to pursue her financial objectives.

The government needs to create particular facilities for women, such as better infrastructure, health care options, and child care options. For women to build confidence, enhance their representation, and have a voice in local, national, and worldwide employment policy making, organisation is a crucial tool.

Last but not least, women need to exercise more mobility and contact the appropriate authorities to demand their rights. Women have many rights under the current legal system. The issue is that the women themselves are ignorant of these rights and are therefore helpless.

The time has come for her to defend her own interests and reject the mistreatment she has received from society. She must take all necessary steps to address her complaints and improve the quality of her life because it is her life.

In order for this nation to advance, more women must recognise their value as individuals, take control of their lives, and respect the potential of men.

Conclusion
Politically powerful women are powerless to alter societal norms. Every person experiences a regrowth of it. Women can still choose to stay at home and care for their families full-time, but they should still be treated with the respect and freedom they deserve.

Some women in today’s culture are employed and making equal financial contributions. But even educated women put their entire family’s needs, as well as their employment, entirely on their own shoulders. She needs to request a division of labour for housework.

When it comes to managing the domestic duties, men should partner with women on an equal basis. This includes bringing up children and spending valuable time with them.

Accept it or not, our nation needs change—change that starts from within. Let’s transform as people, as a society, and as a nation. Not just to advance ourselves and our nation, but also because women are humans. They are not only someone’s mothers, spouses, daughters, or sisters. Someone is they.