Role of Women in Modern India in Socio-Economic Growth

Abstract “Woman is the companion of man, gifted with equal mental capacity”- Mahatma Gandhi. Our Indian sub-continent is gradually emerging as a powerful land since women began playing significant role for the development of the nation. Role of woman in modern India can be called as phenomenal. The transition of woman from the past to present is worth mentioning. Woman who once considered being the masters in the art of home making are now considered to be the forces that shape a country. The status of women in modern India is a sort of a paradox. The modern Indian women have honed their skills and jumped into a battlefield of life fighting against social restrictions, emotional ties, religious boundaries and cultural clutches. She can now be seen working on par with men in every field. As compared with past women in modern times have achieved a lot but in reality they have to still travel a long way. Women have always been contributing to enable the economy achieve tremendous progress. But it is the gender bias that still exists at every social stratum, even in the most educated and developed society, is unable to digest this visible contribution of women in all walks of life. The Indian women are no more treated as beautiful showpieces. They are also enjoying the fruit of globalization marking an influence on the domestic and international sphere. They have carved a niche for themselves in the male dominated world. Indian women well manage both burden of work in household front and meeting the deadlines at the work place. In a recent survey it is revealed that the female entrepreneurs from India are generating more wealth than the women in any part of the world. "Educate a man and you educate an individual. Educate a woman and you educate a family." - A. Cripps Key Words : Globalization, Foeticide, Women Empowerment, Gender Bias, Female infanticide