Give a thought

We all talk about women empowerment, education etc. As a step towards it, many awareness programs are being conducted in every part of the country in order to encourage girl child to come forward, take a step and help them achieve their goals. The situation has far better improved than earlier days when parents used to think many times to allow their daughters to pursue higher education.

But we must also admit that in spite of such programs yet there are people who really do not understand the real meaning of an education though they are given an opportunity. There are places in our country where the so called literacy rate is higher than other states; people really do not understand the real necessity of education and how it can change ones life.

Many of us, though being from a well of family with no major restrictions, where girls are allowed to pursue education, are treating education as a business. The more the girl is qualified, the better chance of getting married to a better earning person. Here, the “Degree” is what actually matters and nothing more than that. I can tell you from my own personal experience that I have seen girls saying that “We have joined MBA to get a degree”. It came as a shock to me. No ambition, no interest in acquiring knowledge and no idea of what education is all about.

Irony is many genuine girls who are unable to pursue higher education because of financial constraints or non-supportive family, are loosing out on various opportunities. Colleges charging heavy donations and fees are becoming a time pass place for many girls from rich families. I really feel that one precious college seat is wasted by each of those girls who come to acquire a degree for better marriage deals.

We people are our own enemies and we are killing the opportunity of other women. We people have to change and think beyond this. For women, marriage is important but at the same time a genuine education is also very important to run a family if not for career.
Text By: Aparna Vishwanathan