A woman has to work twice as hard as a man to prove that she is half as good as him. Fortunately for us women, that is not so tough...
The latest book I am reading is the autobiography of Madeline Albright - "Madam Secretary". Having (hitherto) no interest in American politics, I am approaching the book totally objectively. So far, she comes across as an extremely intelligent woman who is also an excellent mother. She built her career before the times of political correctness, when men did not even pay lip service to gender equality.
Another aspect I looooooved about the book and identified with was that Madeline finished her PhD and did volunteer work, building contacts during the 10 years that her girls were growing up and started her career at the age of 39. Even I am hoping to study / do part time work till my kids are growing up. I can pick up many examples of extremely sucessful, formidable women from the Indian corporate scenario who also either started their career late or took a few years off to take care of their kids. Some examples are Anu Aga, ex-chairperson of Thermax, Hema Ravichandar who wasSenior VP HR at Infy and now has her own consultancy, Sudha Murty, who heads Infosys foundation. QED - you dont need an early start in the "race". It is possible to start late and still realize your potential.
The latest book I am reading is the autobiography of Madeline Albright - "Madam Secretary". Having (hitherto) no interest in American politics, I am approaching the book totally objectively. So far, she comes across as an extremely intelligent woman who is also an excellent mother. She built her career before the times of political correctness, when men did not even pay lip service to gender equality.
Another aspect I looooooved about the book and identified with was that Madeline finished her PhD and did volunteer work, building contacts during the 10 years that her girls were growing up and started her career at the age of 39. Even I am hoping to study / do part time work till my kids are growing up. I can pick up many examples of extremely sucessful, formidable women from the Indian corporate scenario who also either started their career late or took a few years off to take care of their kids. Some examples are Anu Aga, ex-chairperson of Thermax, Hema Ravichandar who wasSenior VP HR at Infy and now has her own consultancy, Sudha Murty, who heads Infosys foundation. QED - you dont need an early start in the "race". It is possible to start late and still realize your potential.
posted by Random Impressions at 12:49 AM
1 Comments:
I think such men should not matter. Ignore them. I am pretty sure thats what Madeline did.
Even I feel that I am dragging down the confidence of my wife. But thankfuly she has forgiven me every time.
Its not easy for man either. In a country like India. A woman fails then its safe to say that It was a good try. But if a man fails then the comments are - what were u thinking!!!, did not give it even one thought....
I like peace, but that is something I can only dream of. Because, people around me seem to have lost confidence in me. I keep getting wise advices. But no one thinks wether my mind is at peace to think and act upon those things. There is always a pressure to perform. No rest. I think I do as much as I can handle. But its never enough for my family. I feel like running back and be the same poor guy i used to be. Because I could handle it and was happy. But then I loose my family.
I say that women in India are fortunate that they are not forced to perform.
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