Women Empowerment in Memon

Often I get labeled as “feminist” when I speak about rights of women among my social circle and family. I wonder what is wrong with it if I do so or if I talk about women empowerment? Sometimes my views are disregarded because I belong to Memon community and this reason bounds me today to write about our inspiring “MEMON WOMEN.” We are surely being the best home-maker but our talents and our skills are more than just “making gol roti.” Memon community is known for its best business tycoons but let me tell you our women are no less. These days there are numbers of Memon women entrepreneurs who are earning fame and money with their substantial skills. But most of them are still the victims of unlimited restrictions. Amidst such restrictions, if a woman starts to think a little for herself, she is called rebellious and has to face disapproval from our community. No! I am not talking about letting down the moral values, but I am talking about education, skills and everything which can make a woman proud of herself. Many families are following the trend of liberalism which includes western influence and irrelevant traditions which to me are nothing more than an improvised version of stupidity.

Lets together revolutionize these prevailing perceptions and mind-sets of our community and see what actual liberalism is: Liberalism is when a woman has the courage to do something for herself today so that she don't have regrets tomorrow Liberalism is when you stop being judgmental if someone around you break the irrelevant norm of society and strive to aspire. Liberalism is when our men realize that their real power lies in the smile of women sitting next to them and they give her the wings to fly high! Look at your mother. Daughter, wife or sister! You will definitely find some potential in her. Just don't limit her to the kitchen. Liberalism is when our preferences are more than just good looks when we are at spouse-hunt. And ladies! Say bye to gossips and grudges! We have better things to do. Lets empower each other. Look around for inspirations and do what you love. Make your family proud of you. Paint, write, design, draw, think, speak, sell, mentor or do whatever you are good at it. Options are infinite which can give you solace even without stepping out of your home. Spread your wings and try new things. Be passionate, educated, gentle and Strong. Accelerate yourself towards your vision no matter if people fail to understand. You woman! You have to power to change Show- off to the world that Memon woman can handle her house and her passion or career both at the same time.

This is my first post about women empowerment, your feed back will motivate me to write the sequel.

- Binish Umair