One step closer to pain is what a woman achieves in her life as gain.

WORKING WOMAN
She must fulfill family responsibilities regardless of her earnings.

UNEMPLOYED LADY
Despite her qualities, she must serve society with humility and bowed head.

HOMEMAKER
She is expected to accept others' flaws as her own, no matter her own strength.

And the harsh reality is...

No matter how much she wears, her shape and figure are what’s noticed.
No matter how virtuous she is, she’s perceived as driven by desire.
No matter how clever she is, she’s judged as unruly.
No matter how hard she tries to be the ideal daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, or human, what matters most is that she is a woman who never meets the criteria of a human.
© Shilpa Priya Dash