An Overview.
Blog Post Written By Nazia Tabasum A
In today’s world, we are able to see tremendous advancements in terms of technologies and methodologies. But in terms of traditional aspects, there are still a few setbacks that are often labeled as defaults.
Due to these, women are the ones who are mostly affected, yet they silently accept and cope with these situations without any other choices.
Women often live their lives according to their families’ preferences, setting aside their own. Their desires fade away at some point as they always give priority to their loved ones rather than themselves.
Ultimately forgetting their own desires while serving others and not getting properly recognized even after their sacrifices, women gradually lose their individuality and identity.
Surprisingly, this is not widely talked about in our society, but to be honest, this definitely deserves way more attention. “Laapata Ladies,” a simple yet thought-provoking movie, conveys this message subtly. Let’s take a closer look at this topic in detail.
Women, especially those who manage the household, are often not much appreciated or recognized for their contributions. But this is often seen as “expected” rather than “exceptional” by their family members.
Also, many women put their own desires and interests aside to support their families. But often, their sacrifices are overlooked and go unnoticed. Despite all this, they never fail to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
For a woman, complimenting and respecting her dedication is all about acknowledging and understanding her efforts. If these are done genuinely by her loved ones, she also feels valued, loved, and respected.
Family-driven choices often lead women to prioritize others’ needs rather than their own desires. Over a period of time, they totally forget about their wishes and likes and turn selfless.
It can either be their favorite foods, activities, or interests. They even give up career opportunities, personal goals, or little joys for the sake of others happiness and satisfaction.
Thus, the family members should also consider a woman’s own favorites apart from their own. This can only be done if they take time to understand her interests and collectively encourage her to pursue her own wishes.
Often, women’s choices and happiness have been overlooked for ages. But in recent years, our society has gradually transformed in terms of respecting and considering individuals’ preferences.
Although society is ready to accept these changes, many women are still bound to hold onto this selfless nature. Why? Simply because their families want them to follow in the footsteps of previous generations, who imposed these expectations.
While their thoughts about keeping up traditions are valuable, it’s very important for them to understand that every woman’s choices and happiness matter, too.
True progress is when women at home can live their lives for themselves, instead of merely following the selfless expectations set by their past generations.