Just a chance discussion with one of my male friends opened up the Pandora's box for me. And what came out of the box shocked me out of my wits thinking that such disparity in sexes still exists. India's leading daily, Times of India, would be crying hoarse celebrating generation 'I'- as the face of new India- but the fact is that the very roots of this generation is being eaten away by the age old societal norms which still cannot digest the fact that women of today are not only equal to men but in most of the cases have gone ahead and surpassed them. Has anybody in their editorial section tried to raise the issue of the income of sexes up with its denizens??

The person in question, my friend, who happens to be the inspiration behind my aggressive and livid post was unable to come to terms to the fact that his girlfriend was being offered a job which would not only place her at a better position in the corporate world than him but would also go home taking a package heftier than his. He was sulking thinking that she might now start boasting her new found status, as a better earner, amongst their common friends and also perhaps start looking out for someone who was better than him. But would someone please tell this disillusioned friend of mine that if it is not his package than definately his putrid and illogical mind and thoughts that would do the needful for him.

Men, for reason's known to the almighty, are born with egoes the size of a planet. For them women, as long as they look good and sit pretty at home are nice but the moment they step into the outside world they become immoral and wanton. And heavens forbid if she earns more than the man in the house then he would be the first one to brand her as a tramp, who would have used her charms and looks to get what she gets. I often wonder that why can't men simply accept the fact that women are equally at par with them and it is not the century where they would easily take in to the title of the 'weaker sex'.

The brain behind our countries politics is that of a woman, the President's chair is being graced by a woman, the colas that we drink and enjoy is being provided to us is courtesy a woman, the cradle of the world's super power is being swayed by a women of today...so tell me are they really the weaker sex. There are innumerable examples in the history of the world where women, time after time, have gone ahead and achieved what they wanted to without any support from the opposite sex.

The society's mindset is rigid because it is controlled by people who believe in living in a regressive society.These are the people who think they can influence the minds of the people and can make them do things their way. We often hear a lot of people talking about the development and progression of nation but the crux of the matter is that untill and unless there is equality of sexes no nation can progress. To maintain an equilibrium the stakes at both the end should be balanced properly.

Men need not feel threatend if their girls are earning equal or more than them because the fact is that they would continue to love them for what they are and not for what they have in their banks. If they are educated, smart and have the ability to cook up a storm in the kitchen as well as the board room then why waste their talent as trophy wives or girlfriends? Even they have their dreams and aims which they want to realise. Don't cut them short, infact be those wings with which they can fly and enjoy being the beautiful creatures that they are.