Despite the tremendous progress, the journey is far from over. Deep-seated patriarchal norms continue to manifest in everyday life. Data shows that nearly 42% of educated urban women take career breaks, but only 27% successfully return to full-time work. The safety of women in public spaces remains a serious concern. Furthermore, a significant gap remains between the country's political rhetoric of "women-led development" and the lived reality of many, where domestic violence and marital rape remain pervasive issues.
, who fought for women's education, realizing their own freedom was built on those hard-won battles. Despite the tremendous progress, the journey is far
: Life often revolves around a patrilineal family unit , where multi-generational households are common . Despite the tremendous progress