What is the position of women in society after independence?
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1.The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955: This act provided equal rights to women to obtain a divorce and also maintenance in certain cases 2.tThe Hindu Adoption and maintenance Act of 1956: By virtue of this Act, a woman can adopt a boy or a girl as her son or daughter
Introduction:- Women are contributing equally well in shaping our country to make it a modern and developed nation. Women are equal to partners to pull on the families. A cart has two wheels. A cart cannot work well unless both the wheels work well. Such a important part is played by them. In free India, women are given equal rights with men.
Women in Modern Indian:- Our Constitution is democratic. India is a Republic. Our Constitution is based on equality and social justice. B.R. Ambedkar said, ''I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved.'' Now, women are equal to men in eyes of law. In Panchayat, Municipality and Corporation reservation of seats has been made for them. It is hoped that in legislatures and parliament also they will soon get reservation.
Great and Successful Women in India Today:- Modern women have distinguished themselves in various walks of life. Sarojini Naidu , Vijai Laxmi Pandit and Indira Gandhi are the immortal names in the history of India. Kiran Bedi became first IPS lady in the country. Now there are so many IAS and IPS ladies. Even in army and air-force, women have achieved high rank posts and they are doing tough jobs too. Mary Kom, P.V. Sindhu, Sania Mirza , Sania Nehwal are the big names in the sports. Sonia Gandhi, Mamta Bannerji , Mayawati, Sushma Swaraj are the names who are the supreme power of their political parties and play an important role in Indian politics.
Conclusion:- Undoubtedly it is said that the condition of women in India in changing rapidly. Modern and advanced thoughts have changed people's mentality. They now have started to give importance to their daughter's career. The government is also making efforts to empower them. Reservation for women in the Parliament has no been yet made. Though every political party declares its support, yet it is still in waiting.