In the past, women were often not given equal
opportunity and rights because they were perceived to be vulnerable in various
aspects. Some of them have suffered discrimination. Their abilities were
questioned compared to men and likewise they feel they had to compete against
other women in order for them to be given equal rights and opportunity in
different fields.
These are just a few of what women experience
and during the pandemic, the burden become even more severe. Their physical,
emotional and mental well-being were also impacted in the middle of the
coronavirus. Other than the challenges at home, they too faced the challenges
in livelihood. Many have lost and continued to lose their jobs but these did
not stop them from moving on and proving them self-worth.
Their responsibilities have
increased not only to their families but also to the community.
The role of women during the pandemic was very
important. They do multi-tasking just so they are able to achieve the so-called
work-life balance while trying to provide the basic needs of their families.
They played a major role in preventing the spread of COVID-19 thereby keeping
their families and communities safe. These goes to show that women should not be
perceived as weak because of their gender they too should be given due respect
and accept as an individual that is unique and deserves the right for social
justice for the fact that they too possess a strong character that can
contribute to the good of the society.
Indeed, the pandemic has given us higher
admiration towards women because they showed an impressive resilience in facing
life’s challenges. We need to give them appreciation and recognize them for their
very important role in making people’s lives better. Their sacrifices should
not be ignored, their persistence towards building a culture of women
empowerment should be valued.
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