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A Complete Woman

This women's day let’s talk about the Men in your life. Let us acknowledge their presence around us.  Am I a complete woman? I ask myself sitting alone one day in my room under the dim light of my lantern, the only light which helps me spark my writing, my instincts, and let my words come out on paper.  What is a complete woman?  For ages, this question is there but in every era, every generation has its own answer. Some say a complete woman is one who is married, has kids, is a good homemaker, a dedicated wife, and daughter-in-law, a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister, etc...All at once.  Come to another generation they say a woman is one who is independent in her thoughts, speaks her mind, does what she feels, travels solo, owns million dollar company alone, takes care of the family, even if have kids they are also well taken care of. What is that woman has the power of balancing work and personal life; keeping everyone happy in the course...

Women Empowerment: Contribution of women in several agricultural activities

Women comprise a significant share of the labor force engaged in agriculture as farm laborers, producers, distributors, marketers and agricultural entrepreneurs. In Latin America 20%, in Asia 30-60% and in Sub-Saharan Africa, 50-75% of the Agricultural labor force is supplied by women. However they do not enjoy the same rights and privileges as their male counterparts. It is estimated that women are responsible for 70% of actual farm work and constitute up to 60% of the farming population. In vegetable cultivation women contribute from seed sowing to marketing and post-harvest operation like their male counterparts. In many cases women force are better options than men like nursery raising, hand pollination of pointed gourd etc. Table shows the result of a study conducted in rural Rajasthan to quantify the contribution of women in several farm activities in India . Percentage contribution of farm women in several agricultural activities Farm Activities P...

Women in Ads

From a sweet little mother To a vamp within a tad Women tend to play So many roles in ads She could be in a sari Or a mini skirt Or in a tracksuit Or even a man’s shirt She can be exciting She can be inviting She can tease you, use you And so easily seduce you From wheeling a shopping cart To caring for your heart A woman always exactly knows How to play her part Because ever since the world began There is one truth about man A woman who’s as sweet as honey Finds it easiest To get a man to part with his money! Source: Images Business of Fashion-Feb 2011