Q. “To awaken the people, it is the women who must be awakened. Once she is on the move, the family moves, the village moves, the nation moves.” – Jawaharlal Nehru. (10 Marks, 150 Words)

Answer:

 

Approach:

  • Introduction: Present Nehru’s quote as a foundational view of women’s role in societal advancement.
  • Body: 
  • Illustrate how women’s education and empowerment positively impact family health and education.
  • Cite examples like SEWA in India to demonstrate women’s influence in community upliftment.
  • Discuss the economic and political benefits of women’s participation at the national level, with examples from Rwanda, Norway, and Liberia.
  • Conclusion: Conclude by reinforcing the idea that empowering women is key to the progress of families, communities, and nations, aligning with Nehru’s vision.

 

Introduction:

 

Jawaharlal Nehru’s statement highlights the pivotal role of women in societal transformation. It underscores the belief that empowering women is not just an act of social justice, but a crucial catalyst for broader social and economic development.

 

Body:

Empowerment of Women and Family Development:

  • Educated and empowered women significantly contribute to the health and education of their families. 
  • For instance, the UNESCO report shows that a child’s probability of survival increases by 9% for every year of schooling their mother receives.

Women’s Role in Community Development:

  • Women are often at the forefront of community initiatives. 
  • The Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) in India is an example where women’s collective effort has brought about economic and social changes at the village level.

Impact on National Progress:

  • Women’s participation in the workforce leads to economic growth. Countries like Rwanda and Norway have witnessed significant economic development partly due to high female workforce participation.
  • In politics, the impactful tenure of leaders like Pratibha Patil, India’s first female president, and Indira Gandhi, the first and only woman Prime Minister of India.

Conclusion:

 

The empowerment of women is indeed a driving force for the advancement of families, communities, and nations. As Nehru insightfully remarked, when women progress, they propel the entire society forward, making gender equality not just a moral imperative but a developmental one.

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