Monday, September 11, 2017

Don't be a Drag, be a Queen

It is an unfortunate fact that even now, in our country, the birth of a boy is cause for elation while the arrival of a girl leads to disappointment. However, times are gradually changing and an increasing number of people are warming up to the idea of having a girl child.

I have seen a drastic change in my own village Sateli, a small village in Sawantwadi which was once upon a time male dominated. Today, more than half of the population of this village is of girls. People here are educating them, supporting them and seeing them equal to boys.

Lets wait and watch substantial steps they take to commemorate the birth of the girl and how this gives a new birth to this village.




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