Recalling the historic women’s struggles that have led to tremendous changes worldwide such as the enactment of various legislation recognising women’s rights, General Secretary of All India Democratic Women’s Organisation Marriam Dhawale has urged women to continue the fight till patriarchal attitude is rooted out and equality achieved in society.
“The Industrial Revolution of the 18th century brought women out of their homes and enabled them to engage in industrial production. Women as labour in the new social order developed more consciousness and began realising their exploitation from the capitalist class. This consciousness led them to get organised and wage various historic struggles against exploitation and oppression,” she said.
“These struggles forced the ruling class to enact many laws recognising their rights, including equal wages, voting power, reducing working hours and improving working conditions. In India too, women participated in the freedom movement with a dream to having a dignified life in Independent India. Though many laws came into force before and after Independence recognising women’s rights, the dream has not been completely realised,” she said, stressing on the need for continuing their struggles.
