Wednesday, July 13, 2005

I will appear for the ninth class examination next year

Fifteen-year-old Ch. Susheela who dared to walk out of her marriage six months ago to pursue studies faced disappointment on Tuesday when her husband and in-laws failed to turn up to formalise the `divorce.'

But she was determined about one thing. "I will appear for the ninth class examination next year," she said.

This news story, not one in isolation, show clear signs of women empowerment. But it still has a long way to go..

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