Today many women are actively participating in the
workforce. With their sincerity and hard work, they are proving themselves in
every sector of professions. Women are considered to be more efficient, honest
and meticulous. Hence, many organizations prefer hiring female for better
performance and results.
The participation of women at the workplace in rural areas
is more than the urban areas. But, in rural India most of the women get the
fewer wages than men. According to the 1991 World Bank Report, about 55% to 66%
of the total women’s labors are contributed in the farm production. About 94%
of women are involved in the dairy production in India.
Though the female literacy rate is increasing than male
literacy rate in India still, many girls are uneducated in rural areas. We need
to encourage rural women and girls for education in order to improve the career
opportunities. According to the 1998 report of the U.S. Department of commerce,
the main obstacles to female education in India are the lack of schools and
colleges facilities (such as sanitation facilities), shortage of female
teachers, etc. Educated women establish small scale business so that they
become self-dependent and self-reliance. Establishment of the microenterprise
by the women is an effective tool for the economic and social development of
the society. It provides employment to the number of women. Micro-enterprise is
beneficial for the rural women so that they provide a better livelihood for
their family.
There are many career opportunities for rural women like
sewing clothes, handicrafts, carpet making, etc. One of the famous female
business success stories is the Shri Mahila Udyog Lijat Papad. The seaweed
farming is the best option of generating income for the women of coastal areas.
Without spending much money one can start the seaweed farming. Fishing is a
popular traditional industry of rural coastal India which can start easily.
Another career opportunity for the rural coastal women are the selling of
coconut and coconut products (like coconut oil, milk, cream, sweets, coconut
shell charcoal, etc.)
Working women have to face so many challenges in the
workplace as well as in the home. One of the main problems is the
socio-cultural barriers. Women's family is sometimes not supportive and makes
many obligations that make women de-motivated. The family member should
encourage women so that they can efficiently manage the home and business in a
balanced way. Many researchers have concluded that women became the victim of
domestic violence because they earn more than their husband. Therefore, the
Uttar Pradesh police started the 1090 Women Power Line service to answer all
the criminal problems occurring in the modern Indian society. The Women Power
Line empowers women so that they boldly fight for their rights without
tolerating the offenses. Any women or teen girls suffering from the unsocial
behavior can immediately inform to the WPL members by dialing the 1090
toll-free number. The members of the WPL do not call the victim to the police
station in any case. The victim does not need to write any formal letter or
F.I.R. to file a complaint. With an anonymous identity, women and teen girls
lodge their complaint. The WPL ensures an immediate safety of women and also
maintain the dignity of the women. The calls of the victim are attended by the
female constables so that women and girls frankly speak their problem. The 24*7
service of Women Power Line is providing strength to the women and girls. The
Women Power Line 1090 is becoming popular among women and girls and also
appreciated by many people.
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