Nelson, this is not only in “recent times”. It has always been the case as far back as I can remember.
Roland. Toronto. > On Aug 14, 2020, at 2:44 PM, Nelson Lopes <nellope...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Girls outshine boys > > In recent times Girls outsmart boys all over India in Board and > University and competitive examinations. Most toppers are girls and their > passing percentage too is better. It is not mere women`s liberation alone > but independence, determination to cross traditional barriers. The upward , > vertical mobility is guaranteed by Education alone, which assures a better > life, free from routine and drudgery. Women are today employed , have > invaded male reserves and are leading in all fields of employment and > fiercely competing with men. Girls are a real challenge to the egoistic > attitude of manly superiority. They are no more confined to homes to rear > children and be content as housewives. They seek economic independence too > and say in their life . Men too prefer working partners and share home > chores. The reservations for male preserve in employment are breaking down > in favor of women employees. except for maternity leave constraints , > which is also being attended to by maternity, paternity leave and > crches.The parents no longer hinder and deprive girls of education .Even in > the military, professional fields women have openings on merit .Men no > doubt may not take lightly women in position, but have to be content with > reality and swallow their pride. Girls are more devoted to studies and are > obedient to suggestions and guidance and are focused, Girls are less > distracted with social life , fun and entertainment. The fashion > consciousness too is subdued to concentrate on studies .Govt are providing > free education to girls up to University levels and are providing > facilities and incentives to attract and maintain them in Educational > Institutes. It is found that educated girls voluntarily encourage family > planning, together with legal provisions .The ban on dowry ,sex > determination tests, abortions , child marriages and right of inheritance > by girls are forward legislations in the emancipation of girl child > > The early marriages, were intended for the protection of dignity of girl as > husband would guarantee that safety .Education too was discouraged as > interaction with society would not ensure safety, Society today is > changing, evolving and showing greater respect, responsibility toward > opposite sex > > Today an educated girl is not only an economical asset to the family but > educational, health benefits that accrue to her family and her mental and > physical health The parents have realized that expenses on girls education > is a good investment in future There is proliferation of Girls educational > Institutes at all levels > > Nelson Lopes Chinchinim