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the chastity and purity of some women are being robbed. On account of their greed for money, some women may sell even their chastity.
Do those who advocate the cause of women's freedom worry themselves about the chastity and character of women ? “The chastity of women should be safeguarded". Do they have this idea ? On account of the concept of Women's Freedom', the concept of a congenial and loving relationship between husband and wife has been lost. In her enthusiasm for freedom woman has been losing the genuine love of her husband and children. On account of this, the feeling of love and affection among the members of the family and the very system of family-life are being destroyed.
It is said, “This is not an age when women can remain in slavery. Those days are gone. A woman need not and should not be compelled to live within the four walls of her house". Those who say this have been using woman as a means of disgusting advertisements! Where is respect for women now? Are we really honouring them? Where is any esteem or honour for women now?
DO YOU CALL THIS WOMEN'S FREEDOM ?
Is it slavery if a woman renders selfless and loving service to her husband and to her family? Is it slavery if she takes care of her children and the other members of her family? Is it slavery if a woman does her domestic work? Is it slavery if a woman educates her children; brings them up and makes them model citizens? "The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world”. Is it slavery for a woman to be the loved, and adored mistress of the house ? Leaving the work of preparing food in the hands of cooks, if woman goes to clubs, can it be called freedom ? Is it freedom if woman entrusts her children to the care of servants and goes to movies ? Is it freedom if woman ignores her husband's company and visits hill-stations in the company of other men ?
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