In a modern world, half the population still faces discrimination (“Women rejoice as Saudi ban ends”, Sept. 28). Saudi Arabia has enabled women to drive finally. But it isn’t the only country to have such a feudal mindset. Patriarchy is embedded everywhere, including in India where a khap panchayat dictates that girls should not speak on mobile phones nor wear jeans. Even the so-called world’s superpower, the U.S., has not had a single woman President. While Saudi Arabia has a long way to go in achieving equality, India meanwhile must focus on making huge strides too. Without political representation, social and economic equality can’t be attained. Parliament must pass the Women’s Reservation Bill.
Diwakar P. Tiwari,
Satna
