This is a story from a village not too far from urban dwellings.It is the native place of an EX MLA, known for his long-term(25 yrs) in office.This village gets 4G speed internet, and many people over there use smart -phones and trendy bikes.Road connectivity, water availability (in general, as compared to drought areas, doesn't mean water surplus) are not problems to this village.Communal harmony is observed at its best -A temple, church and a mosque are just a few feet away.Muslims attend Krishna Ashtami celebrations too, Hindus and Muslims share food.Many upper class(caste) kids have good access to education, in fact, the so-called TECHNO SCHOOL EDUCATION, in the nearby town.
As I have given a vivid picture of the village, I would like to tell about this girl- Swapna (name changed).This is not a story of sexual assault which many people think when mentioned as a girl's issue.This is something that is concerned with human dignity.It offers an idea of how conventional education cannot bring a change in the mindset of people, at least the younger generations in this world, often boasted with modernity.
She pursued her B-ed from a missionary college and now is preparing for groups and hopes even to write civil services.She got good grades at all levels in her studies.And I am sure she will get into some respectable job by virtue of her hard work and more than that, her determination!
Such a determined girl, though poor and ranked a little lower in the caste hierarchy must be treated with due respect and it is the duty of others to help her at least morally, isn't it? It is also a privilege for making one's children know about her and get motivated, right?
Sorry, I forgot to tell you some personal details about her and why I praise her so much.She lost her mom and lives with her dad in a little modern day HUT.She is responsible for the home, I mean, she cooks food, washes clothes takes care of her father who coughs a lot because of his Cigar addiction.Earlier they had buffaloes but now they are sold off for her sister's marriage, I guess.This might seem as cinematic poverty, but this exists! Despite these, she wants to study, pursue a job.She has a purpose in life.
Let me tell you now, about her neighbors. She has to clean the utensils in their home, sweep the floors of the temple nearby and in the neighbor's home. Though she does these occasionally and she doesn't find it painful, what pricked me was the treatment she gets despite doing all these from the villagers especially, the neighbors.
She is not recognized for her work and dismisses her achievements simply by "reservations" that she gets by virtue of her caste.She will not sit on chairs in her neighbor's home even if kids, younger than her are sitting because she is from a lower caste.Girls of neighbor's home, even of her age or younger ones are not sent out for buying some vegetable or to the store nearby but she is asked to get those.The excuse they offer for not sending their girls is that the world is not well outside, Damn it!!! Won't that be same for her too !?
She cannot question that silent often ignored domination on her . Because such questions cannot be heard there.There is a need for change in mindset at least in the younger generations to acknowledge fellow beings services and to stop taking them for granted.
As I have given a vivid picture of the village, I would like to tell about this girl- Swapna (name changed).This is not a story of sexual assault which many people think when mentioned as a girl's issue.This is something that is concerned with human dignity.It offers an idea of how conventional education cannot bring a change in the mindset of people, at least the younger generations in this world, often boasted with modernity.
She pursued her B-ed from a missionary college and now is preparing for groups and hopes even to write civil services.She got good grades at all levels in her studies.And I am sure she will get into some respectable job by virtue of her hard work and more than that, her determination!
Such a determined girl, though poor and ranked a little lower in the caste hierarchy must be treated with due respect and it is the duty of others to help her at least morally, isn't it? It is also a privilege for making one's children know about her and get motivated, right?
Sorry, I forgot to tell you some personal details about her and why I praise her so much.She lost her mom and lives with her dad in a little modern day HUT.She is responsible for the home, I mean, she cooks food, washes clothes takes care of her father who coughs a lot because of his Cigar addiction.Earlier they had buffaloes but now they are sold off for her sister's marriage, I guess.This might seem as cinematic poverty, but this exists! Despite these, she wants to study, pursue a job.She has a purpose in life.
Let me tell you now, about her neighbors. She has to clean the utensils in their home, sweep the floors of the temple nearby and in the neighbor's home. Though she does these occasionally and she doesn't find it painful, what pricked me was the treatment she gets despite doing all these from the villagers especially, the neighbors.
She is not recognized for her work and dismisses her achievements simply by "reservations" that she gets by virtue of her caste.She will not sit on chairs in her neighbor's home even if kids, younger than her are sitting because she is from a lower caste.Girls of neighbor's home, even of her age or younger ones are not sent out for buying some vegetable or to the store nearby but she is asked to get those.The excuse they offer for not sending their girls is that the world is not well outside, Damn it!!! Won't that be same for her too !?
She cannot question that silent often ignored domination on her . Because such questions cannot be heard there.There is a need for change in mindset at least in the younger generations to acknowledge fellow beings services and to stop taking them for granted.
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