Blurb: It is difficult to imagine a worse “in the name of women” legislation anywhere in the world. Tragically, it is likely to slow down progress towards equality in India.
Amidst much obsequious and self-indulgent fanfare, the Congress party was able to push through the Women’s Bill in the Rajya Sabha. One reason for the inordinate hurry was the fact that constitutional policy change in India is now being made with a firm eye on the international newspapers and magazines. It was a set-up. The 100th anniversary of Women’s Day, and our policy makers want to see their picture on the front page of the NY Times, or better still, the cover of The Economist. It was easier in the olden days when all people wanted was to “see my smilin’ face on the cover of the Rolling Stone”. (Youngsters, check Google for the Dr. Hook song). Thankfully, a Lok Sabha test awaits, so there is time.
Blurb: It is difficult to imagine a worse “in the name of women” legislation anywhere in the world. Tragically, it is likely to slow down progress towards equality in India.
Amidst much obsequious and self-indulgent fanfare, the Congress party was able to push through the Women’s Bill in the Rajya Sabha. One reason for the inordinate hurry was the fact that constitutional policy change in India is now being made with a firm eye on the international newspapers and magazines. It was a set-up. The 100th anniversary of Women’s Day, and our policy makers want to see their picture on the front page of the NY Times, or better still, the cover of The Economist. It was easier in the olden days when all people wanted was to “see my smilin’ face on the cover of the Rolling Stone”. (Youngsters, check Google for the Dr. Hook song). Thankfully, a Lok Sabha test awaits, so there is time.
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