Women empowerment has become one of the trending hashtags. March 8th is marked as International Women’s Day. Sometimes when I see such days, I strongly feel that is just one day enough to feel empowered? Or, to put it differently, then why we need any such day in the first place? Only by celebrating it is it solving the purpose of empowerment? Why can’t we have this feeling for 365 days? When we understand its true meaning, I don’t think we will need any such day to remind society of empowering women. So, how can we do that? I understand change does not happen all of a sudden. But we can do whatever is in our hands. Do you agree?
Listen to this topic here..
Along with blogging, I am also a podcast host. My work allows me to meet people from different fields and know their thoughts about various topics. In one of my podcast interviews, I recently asked my guest, who is an entrepreneur, about her thoughts on women’s empowerment. She said, “we don’t need to empower women. We need the empowerment of our mindset.” These words struck a chord in me. She is so right. To gain respect, women need to respect themselves first. They need to know their self-worth and should stop asking for acceptance from others.
Related: https://sanitydaily.com/taking-charge-of-your-life-as-a-married-woman/
All this sounds very powerful. Isn’t it? But for this to happen, society has to be like that. People have to have an open mindset. Even if we say that times have changed, unfortunately, there is a class of people living with their old, expired notions and ideologies. Even if women want to break the stereotype thinking in their families, it is not very easy. They have to go out of their way to prove themselves.
Most women with education have realized their potential. Still, many cannot find their grounds in the male dominating society and make their presence felt. Luckily, today we have scholarship programs like Nancy Etc available which enable them to continue their studies.
Here I am sharing one paragraph from https://voicesandvisionsjournal.com
“Women’s empowerment is a belief that women should be treated the same as men, not because women are better than men, but because women are also human beings and they have the same human rights as men in any society, in any time period.”
Earlier in this post, I said we can do whatever is in our hands. And every good should start from our home. So, let’s make a promise to give our share of supporting women around us. Here are some of my ways,
Don’t compare or judge
Not comparing each other is the first promise we should make ourselves. Comparison has never made anyone happy. Treat every woman with respect. See them as God’s creation, and you will never go wrong.
Acknowledge
We unknowingly miss on acknowledging. Just a few words of appreciation can do wonders.
Let her know that you are there
Sometimes, she needs your presence. And the assurance that she can count on you. Give her that warmth and confidence.
Recognize her talents
Do you want to encourage and empower women? Start right in your own home, workplace, and community.
Support local business
If you have any friend who is a writer or an entrepreneur, give them a shout out. Use social media to give your fraction of help in their journey.
While I am writing this post, I would like to bring your attention to another relation that we sometimes overlook. I am talking about our moms or mother in laws. If you feel that they have kept their interests on the back burner then remind them, encourage them, and motivate them. Now is the time when they should enjoy their life.
My mom was into teaching for 14 years. After she quit her job, she continued her work and love for education by volunteering at non-profit organizations. Along with that, she also got back to her hobby of writing and has written for several Marathi magazines. If you see any such women in your life then empower them.
And with that, I want you all to welcome empowerment in your life and in the lives of people around you. Lets start wth actively growing and using the power we already have. We must do this for ourselves and others.
Check out this beautiful video:
True and valid points. More power to you and congratulations on her Podcast. Your quote got me goosebumps. Kudos Alpana
Thanks Anahita.
Recognizing others potential and appreciating it is really important as a woman. To grow from within we always need to keep our thoughts positive.
Yes
Such a lovely article Alpana. These are some basic simple ways we can start with to motivate other women around and be supportive instead of competitive.
Thank you
Very well said. We need to have the mindset that is empowered. I agree that many a times it is our presence and encouragement that can make a world of difference for women around us.
Very true.
These are so very true. We don’t need a single day for empowering women.. The mindset should be there all. Through the year to help oit and power women there
Absolutely.
Women need to know self-worth , this is very important and at the same time support another woman; if these two factors are balanced then world will be better place. And you are so right this feeling should be there 365 days and not only on Women’s Day celebration.
yes
So well written. We shld always value the person as a person and not based on gender, from where he/she is and how she/he lives. All these basis and notions hold us back from appropriating the true human being that one is.
Thanks