Minorities

Minorities is a word, often used for the marginalised sections of society. It could be religious, ethnic, racial or gender based.
However, when we talk of minorities, we have to keep in mind the changing situations, where a majority could also turn into a minority. Therefore it is a relative term.
Now the case in Pakistan, are women a minority? I think not! But why are women treated as such? I think it not only has to do with the mindsets of men but mindsets of women as well.
What I mean is, that we tend to forget, women, under the most dire circumstances have proven themselves as strong-willed, passionate and intelligent.
From Pakistan, we have Fatima Jinnah, who was actively helping her brother, Muhammad Ali Jinnah during the creation of Pakistan.
Marie Curie, Joan of Arc, Jane Austin, were some of the few women who made a mark in history, despite being in a most difficult situation.
The point is, that there is no such thing as 'impossible', if you have a clear idea about what you want, then you can achieve great heights.
However, complacency breeds complacency, therefore, I have noticed that women tend to be unfair on themselves.
Before anyone can discriminate against them, they start discriminating themselves. At work places, at home.
This is a problem with us. We tend to become the victim, instead of a survivor, and then it is only a matter of time before, none of the males take us seriously, which is like a chain reaction.
This is what our society is facing and the dilemma is that we are completely ignorant of this.
I shall not recommend what we should or should not do. I am recommending that we just spend sometime in self reflection and see what is it that we are doing wrong.