10 milestones of the women’s rights movement in Nepal’s history
Nepal is a patriarchal society; this is a known fact. Yet, there have been some moments in history when the women of Nepal have witnessed revolution and changes in their status in society. These revolutions included many women’s rights movements that have restated the image of women or made their lives better for good. Women and men are always called the two wheels of the chariot, yet patriarchal society deems women as second-class citizens, always behind their male counterparts. But, with many women’s rights movements, the women have seen a ray of hope and changed their status and revolutionised the ways of life. Here are 10 milestones of the women’s rights movement in Nepal’s history so far: 1. Abolishment of the Sati system A graphical representation of the ancient practice of Sati in which the wife sacrifices herself after the death of her husband. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Sati pratha is no longer in practice today, but it was one of the cruel practices of society that kept...