gender discrimination in india

India having rich cultural heritage and great history couldn't do much for the women community over centuries and unfortunately this pathetic situation still prevails . some unusual norms have been created and adapted by people which seem rubbish where in men are supposed to work and earn for living where in women are confined to kitchen .this is certainly not the way where preferences are awarded based on gender and it holds no sense .For a developing country like indian it is of atmost importance to uplift the women community and create enough oppurtunities for them to flourish .I very much believe in creating a better nation by encouraging women to join politics and serve the nation,with women's reservation bill on the cards this is very much possible .The world economic forum in its 2009 repot on global gender disparities ranks india 114th in a list of 134 countries.Given the troubling statistics starting with the worsening sex ratio in the 0-6 age group in the population,eliminating the gendergap in its various dimensions should be a top political priority for rising india.Hence a greater representation of women in legislatures and parliament is likely to force a shift of focus this proirity.The world over,women's empowerment and advancement have had a beneficial impact on politics ,the economy,health ,education ,culture and society.so it is vital for us to join hands to curb this menace of gender disparities and thus contributing our bit for a brighter society.