Women have always taken multiple roles throughout their lifespan. I have always been about how she is expected to behave like a daughter, sister, wife, mother and daughter-in-law. Men take their roles too; there is no doubt there. The gender roles have always remained the same. Perceived to work at home, taking care of everyone’s needs has always been the woman’s primary expectation. She is the perfect daughter before marriage and a trophy wife after. But what if she wishes to be more than just being associated with the housework? What if she wants to create a niche for herself? Take the role of the breadwinner and/or entrepreneur. Would she still see the same support?
Patriarchal society still sees a woman being a caregiver, teacher, cook, maid, engineer, electrician, plumber and so much more. In every Indian household, it is the woman who would know what is kept where. Is it fair that she needs to dress up and put a smile on her face every time the husband needs her?
Why can’t we add a bit more to the mix? She is already adorning multiple roles; she can surely wear one more hat. That of being an entrepreneur. Small or big, she would be the one in charge.
Financially Independent
The financial decision, be it buying a new service or looking for ways to upgrade, the ultimate decision would be hers. She should not be taking into account what the family thinks and speaks. They can only consult when asked to, but otherwise, it should be her decision and thus her control.
Sense of Accomplishment
Being confident, knowing what was created, you made it happen. The sense of accomplishment is the right push towards getting better. There would be hardships, no doubt. There would be moments when all of it would feel unnecessary. All the wrong buttons will be pushed, but nothing can deter an entrepreneur’s path.
Being Tenacious
Having the vision to perceive those things that are not apparent and going after them is what makes women entrepreneurs different. They manage the home very well and thus, managing a business venture where they follow their dream no matter how long It takes is not that difficult.
Truly resilient
No matter what the obstacles may be, women have always had the grace to overcome them and that too with a smile. Why can’t the same be followed in her entrepreneur venture? Fighting every day to move ahead. A fight with themselves and time and the entire family to prove that she is worthy.
She is, after all, Gold, full of magic and resilience. She knows when to accept and ask for help, but the validation she seeks is not from her friends and family or her peers but from herself. She is enough and she is pretty good at whatever she wants to be. A trophy wife and (not or) an entrepreneur!
A mother of two, Preeti Bhandari is a colloquial writer. She believes in simple living which reflects in her writings. As the Editor of Narisakti, she intends to use her vast experience to propel this platform to a cult status among entrepreneurial networks.
When not writing she is quilling, both with paper and thoughts.
