Gendered Discrimination : The Social Stigma
Gender-based discrimination is a prevalent and misrepresented issue in India, perceived differently by different individuals. Over the years, women have been marginalised, overlooked, and suppressed. Despite efforts to address this issue, it hasn't received the seriousness it deserves. Our society's fabric remains rigid and unresponsive to the need for discussion. This hasn't developed suddenly but is the result of years of degradation and oppression. The leaders we admire today have contributed to the utter degradation of women, and society as a whole – both men and women – haven't been concerned about this for years. Aristotle, known for his influential views on humanitarian and legal aspects, once stated, "A proper wife should be as obedient as a slave." St. Augustine, a renowned philosopher and theologian, said, "Any woman who doesn't give birth to as many children as she's capable of, is guilty of murder." Martin Luther, a priest and th...