Originally posted by: pkbdas61
here is another of the food for thought things..
what happens in average, below average ( economically) homes? i have spoken to my maids at length about their own life, their children, in-laws, etc. and it was quite shocking. in their homes, as soon as the girl matures, the dreaded M word is spoken about. It is with great difficulty that the girl barely manages to go to 7th class or even 10th class and then she HAS to go through marriage. This is irrespective of her education, financial background, mental make up, emotional levels, maturity levels.. all these do not matter. It is physical things over all else.
In poorer homes the wife is just a physical thing.. and it is the accepted norm. These families do not get to see any of the progressive shows or be able to read about emancipation etc. Who reaches out to these folks? even if someone reaches out to them, how do they stand on their own two feet independent of a third rate husband and even more third-rate inlaws, especially the mother-in-law. In these kind of homes, physical strength is paramount it seems. If one can beat the other person, they can get just about anything done. Yet in these conditions where women have no choice, i have seen some gem, or should i say pearl, of women coming forth.
Nothing of what we discuss in this forum is reality. That reality is even more shocking..