The day January 24 is an important day in the Indian calendar. It is the National Girl Child Day that voices against female foeticide, abandoning female babies and every other atrocity against them, and celebrates them in every possible way. Unlike what it was before, many opine that people are no more desperate about a boy but are happy with girls being born to them as well. Many families welcome girls with much grandeur these days and they are equally valued too. Celebs talk about the same and also share their viewpoint and observation:
*Jasmin Bhasin*- Attitude towards gender discrimination has changed drastically. "Ladki ladko se kahi kaam nhi hai". Girls are taking full responsibility just like a male child and boys and girls should be treated equally in all households. We are living in a new age and surely we can see the difference compared to before.
*Meera Deosthale*- There is a popular song the lines of which are "chodo kal ki baate kal ki baate purani". I feel India has progressed and the mindset has changed. Girls are as competent as boys and doing well in all phases of life be it home or career. On National Girl child day I would like to say that it is our responsibility to give all the girls the importance, happiness and respect they deserve.
*Kiran Raj*- My family or I have never believed in discrimination between a girl and a boy child. As children too, me and my sister were equally loved and scolded when we did something wrong. My parents have always taught me to value and respect women, and in today’s world women are equal to men, rather I would say they are more empowered than men. I’m glad that finally most people of our country are accepting and appreciating girl children. I just hope the ones who are still nurturing the backward mentality open their eyes and look around, women are the future of our country!!
*Hemal Dev*-I grew up in a family of 5 where 4 of us were women. My father being the sole male perspective and the head of the family he made sure that me and my sister grew up to see no difference in genders. Reality hit us only when we saw gender inequality sometimes outside of our house. Thanks to the kind of family values nothing broke my confidence and I always proved to be in equal capacity with the men around me may it be school, college or work.
