"The word has not come down from the heavens to tell us that every woman should listen to a man" .- MALALA YOUSAFZAI.
Women's property rights are the rights given to a woman for her part of the property. Decades ago, women faced many difficulties due to the lack of property rights. After marriage, a woman had to depend on her husband ultimately. Many of them suffered from physical and mental torture.
Women are shackled.They hardly had any choice to speak in the way they want and keep their point.
WOMEN RIGHTS
1) After marriage rights:-
The number of crimes are increasing day by day after marriage. It can be a case of dowry, domestic violence, etc. The after marriage right gives the married women the right to live in her husband's home while sharing the same or equal respect and rules. She may also reside in her husband's home even after his death. The in-laws cannot force her to leave the house.
2) Right to maintenance by the husband:-
Basic living necessities and the standard has to be provided by the husband. Necessities include goods, clothing, residence, education, and medical treatment.
3) Right to parental home:-
The right says that every daughter has equal rights on her father's property before and after marriage as that of her male sibling.
"If the property is registered in the name of women solely, there is a concession given of about 2%."
Due to this, many males are registering their homes in the name of their wife or mother. As they register the home in the wife's name, the spouse is now independent and free in her way. This new rule by the government of India acts as a security to women. After marriage, at least the women will have secured home and equal access. She can now stand for herself in case of any extremity.
PROBLEMS
The problem is that very few women know about their rights. They bear society and do their home job by not breathing a word.
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM
Women need to be made aware of their rights.The following are the points about how it can be done:-
- Distribution of articles or books to create awareness about legal rights.
- Counseling women, especially those belonging to the rural area where there is a lack of education. It will help to build self- confidence among them.
- Make women understand that she can stand for herself only if she is literate.