The world has progressed in every sphere of life, and so has the role of women over the decades. Today, women have successfully established themselves socially, politically and economically in almost every field; the transition in their status and position has changed tremendously at an accelerating rate.

The changing role of women

A woman is a unifying word that symbolises the voices fighting for a more feminine-inclusive tomorrow. Many obstacles have been surpassed and milestones achieved; through their unbeatable struggle in changing the perception of society towards them, women, today, have truly proven themselves. Theodore Roosevelt rightly said - Nothing worth having was ever achieved without effort. 

The journey has not been easy; from being seen just as housewives projected to cook and take care of the family, they have successfully liberated themselves from the four walls of the house and attained the pinnacle of success in establishing their own identity as well as in adding great value to their identity; housewives are called homemakers, tireless work at home is today seen as a great multitasking ability. Women still play the essential role of taking care of the family and home, but the perspective and approach of society towards the sacrifice and contribution of women has changed a multitude. 

Women contribute to uplift their families, in many direct and indirect ways, thereby bringing the overall social change. Their important role and contribution must be recognised and valued in society as well as in the world. 

International Women's Day is a special day to recognize the special and vital role of women in the world and raise awareness to stand up for any kind of violence against women. Thakur School of Global Education (TSGE), one of the best schools in Kandivali, Mumbai, takes one step ahead in raising awareness among its students towards the significant role of women in society and in the world on International Women's Day.

Women are the real architects of society

As it is said, The fastest way to change society is to mobilise the women of the world. So true! A society can never neglect the critical role of women as without education and women empowerment, no development is possible in the family, society and country. We need to collectively understand that social, moral, ethical, political and economic equality of women is the prerequisite for the socio-economic and political development of a country. 

Educating and empowering women, thus, is the need of the hour for not only a developed society but a progressing nation. But any society, any country must call itself modern, advanced and developed, when every woman has access to quality education, their fundamental human rights are respected, and there is no violence against them in any form. This requires a comprehensive understanding of issues in which women experience discrimination and are denied equality, like gender inequality, female foeticide, sexual violence, domestic violence continue to exist in every sector of life in our country.

To achieve equality between women and men, we must recognize the strength, resilience and indomitable will-power of women and their contribution to society as well as to every human being born on this earth. As the famous saying by Brigham Young goes, You educate a woman; you educate a generation. 

Let's raise a voice on International Women's Day and create more awareness towards building a society where the autonomy and independence of women prevails.

Celebrate Womanhood

We exist in the world because of women and International Women's Day is the time to recognize women and be grateful to them for bringing us into this world, for raising us, for shaping our personalities and for loving us unconditionally; our mothers, sisters, wives, aunts, cousins, friends and teachers deserve our love and respect for making us who we are today. At Thakur School of Global Education (TSGE), one of the best Cambridge IGCSE Schools in Mumbai, students learn beyond the textbooks by developing perspectives on several social issues that exist in a society, and transform themselves into global-ready thoughtful citizens of tomorrow. 

The significant role and contributions of women, thus, needs to be recognised in every home and community; the hard work, effort, contribution and sacrifice made by every woman in every family must be valued and respected and not go unseen and unnoticed. The positive difference they bring to our lives and the way they enrich our lives by their existence should, in no way, go unnoticed and must be celebrated.

We must not forget that it is the all-around, magnificent strength, determination, love, care and selfless spirit of a woman that makes her incredibly special; on International Women's Day, let her know that she’s appreciated, loved and respected.

At TSGE, one of the top international schools in Kandivali, Mumbai, students celebrates International Women's Day by addressing and recognising the contribution of the women as mothers and teachers who strive to bring a positive difference in their lives with their selfless service and unconditional love and care. WOMEN, We Salute You!