Friday 19 November 2021

Women’s Role In The Economic Transformation At Rural Chanderi


The saga of Chanderi is relating to its rich history which is located Ashoka Nagar District of the State Madhya Pradesh. The intense charm of the place is surrounded by the hills southwest of the Betwa River. Several Monuments of the Erstwhile Emperors like Bundela Rajputs and Malwa Sultans still flaunts at the central part of Chanderi. It plays a great role in the heritage site of India because of its rocky destination with desert-like areas, historic monuments, and Archeological sites, palaces, Temples that have more attraction for the public.





Babur’s Mosque, Khuni Darwaja, Badal Mahal, Jageswari Temple, Kati Ghati, Shahzadi ki Rauzamany more such beautiful best places of Chanderi makes it very distinct.

The incredible Chanderi sarees are famous since the time of their inception. Which draws a large group of passionate saree lovers throughout the world for its intricate tana- bana weaving style.

Life goes on even in the presence of all rich undistracted things at Chanderi. But, the present context is quite different in

comparison with past glorious history. Most of the families are now desperately grilling under the scarcity of financial crunch due to a lack of employment and basic amenities for a better life. They all worry for themselves. Their passionate desire for learning their forefathers' traditional work compels them to learn weaving skills to fulfill the day-to-day requirements of life. So far as the responsibility of family matter is concerned that women of every section gaze upon the intensity of problems which are rustling them to follow hard work so that they can be shinning with the joy of stars in the family. With the limitation of raw materials and financial transactions, they are bound to keep themselves under pressure for following minimalistic daily work to survive in society.

Without any hesitation, the section of women is now following self depending work so that their financial position can improve. They do help with the weaving process along with their husband. Though unable to do direct business with the customers they are just doing under trading community with minimum wages. They don't have any financial position for doing all business so they are depending on them.



Over time few sections eagerly learn to make Bidis from Tendu leaves. Generally, Tendu Leaves are used to make Bidis, an indigenous leaf-rolled cigarette made from coarse uncured tobacco, tied with a colored string at one end. Though this is not advisable to take any tobacco still the demand in rural areas and the availability of raw materials compels them to prepare for local circulation. This work of housewife fetches them to earn for self financial independence. Their task of earning status keeps them powers pouring to attain the mighty life with dignity.



The very common notion is that the poverty rates are related to the overall health of the economy. Once the economy grows, so the opportunities for employment increase and show the rise of economic growth. Stronger labor markets and higher income levels tend to help families who live under the poverty line. In this context, the women of Chanderi contributes a lot to the progress financial position even if the existence of rich heritage and past prosperity.

Thursday 7 January 2021

PERIOD LEAVES , AN OPEN CHALLENGE FOR WOMEN

 For the first time in the history of India , Prime Minister talked about sanitary pads very openly in the public forum on the occasion of Independence Day speech at lalquilla ground on 15th August 2020. This speech is truly a progressive idea. Now , this made menstruation a mainstream topic. Undoubtedly this is very welcome move among our conservative society where this has never  been openly talking. Due to taboo, women of all age groups under the menstruation time  are suffering silently. At the earlier time they are keeping aloof  at least for three days. They had not given any permission to do any household work including the worship of God either at temples or houses. In this way, at the menstruation time, women spontaneously got relief from the physical hardship and they received time to relax.

Time changed, women go outside to join a different sector for a job. For the first time questions were raised after the announcement of Zomato's paid leave for periods. Company employees can apply for period leave through a human resources portal

For decades menstruation has been a barrier to women's equality.
 The monthly menstruation cycle can cause a variety of painful symptoms that continue with each cycle until menopause typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.                                        
The period leave is considered a bold move in talking an age old  taboo in India where 77% of young women remain unaware of menstruation  until their first cycle. Zomato Company's founder said, there should not be any shame or stigma attached to applying for a period leave. One should feel free  to tell people on internal groups or emails that  you are on your period leave for the day. This factor had drawn a focus point around the world . Every one praised by social media users and women's rights  advocates.                       
For centuries , menstruation has been a point of barriers to women's equality. Several women experience excruciating pain and cramps    when they menstruate. Some to the  extent that they cannot focus on work. These cycle symptoms can include pelvic and lower back pain, headaches and mood swings caused  by a fluctuation in hormonal     levels. Period related pains is very common world wide . It often       affects  school and workplace performance  and grows worse with    age.Women are facing discrimination at work place  and are forced  to suffer menstrual pain in silence in the work place  or lose pay by  staying home.                                                                                      
In India menstruation is remained as a taboo that causes real harm . Superstitions are also there which hamper the women   emotionally      and physically . Period leave is not a concession or  an excuse             to empower women. As menstruation is a taboo. Its a time we normalize it. It compels to drive the national conversation. There is   an enormous number of menstruators who work in the unorganized labor sector as domestic workers and no houses give them a day off when they have their periods.                                                              

This period leave will help in normalizing periods and period talk. Some advocates on this topic that its important to create a             environment of healthy co- existence rather than denying the        difference completely. Major arguments in this matter agreeing      
this is a step in the right direction . It is now a necessity for             everyone.Because women do not talk enough about how painful      periods can be for some of them. It is comforting to stay at home     when you are bleeding. Women should not feel ashamed on              menstruating either should it diminish her confidence . It also should not make working feel weak while availing the leave . This step will help remove the taboo around menstruation.