Recognising the importance of women in our society

Women play a very critical and important role in this world.  Far from the general conception by many associating women to be just child bearers, women are the centre pillar in our ecosystem, bringing forth life to ensure the continuation of our species and the smooth running and transition of society, organisations, and the economy as a whole. International studies demonstrate that when the economy and political organization of a society change, women take the lead in helping the family adjust to new realities and challenges. Women have also proven to show strong leadership characteristics and great management skills which are often inherent and when harnessed without limitations of society can transform the world.

However, the limitations society places on women haven’t made life easy in this male dominant world. In many societies today, their potentials and capabilities are undermined as they are still considered as mere objects for sexual gratification, a pretty face without brains or ability to equally undertake or manage tasks, a mother who should only stay at home and take care of her children or a wife who should only support her husband with household chores etc. Constantly looking over their shoulders and living in fear, women till today are still told how they should behave, dress, or manage their own businesses.

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