The Role Of Women In Modern World

In every country, women are the primary caretaker for children and the elderly. International studies show that as a society's economic and political structure changes, women take the lead in assisting their families in adjusting to new realities and problems. They are likely to be the primary source of outside support and play a key role in promoting (or obstructing) family life improvements.

Women's contribution to a society's shift from pre-literacy to literacy is indisputable. Basic education is critical to a country's capacity to grow and meet sustainability goals. Education has been demonstrated to boost agricultural production, improve the status of girls and women, lower population growth rates, improve environmental protection, and elevate the standard of life significantly. The mother of the family is the one who most commonly encourages both boys and girls to attend – and remains – in school. Women play a crucial part in the cycle of changes that leads to long-term capability in the family and community.

Today, women account for 45.4 percent of the worldwide workforce. Women's formal and informal work can convert a community from a mostly self-sufficient civilization into a contributor to the national economy. Despite substantial challenges, women's small enterprises in rural developing areas can serve as a lifeline for extended families as well as a networked economic basis for future generations. In recent decades, the role of women in urban and rural labor has grown dramatically.

Women's essential position in society has secured the stability, growth, and long-term development of nations throughout history. Women make about 43 percent of the global agricultural workforce, with certain nations reaching 70 percent. For example, small farmers, the majority of whom are rural women, provide 80% of Africa's agricultural output. Agriculture is widely acknowledged as a source of prosperity and poverty alleviation in developing countries. Women, particularly mothers, have the most important role in family food planning and diet. In addition, mothers are more likely to self-report their efforts to protect children's health and nutrition.

By: Samaira Sachdeva
Delhi Public School, Gautam Buddh Nagar