Women Empowerment - A Cause for Increasing Divorce Rate in India

Women empowerment is not a cause for increasing divorce rate in India. There was a time when women were told that marriage is sacred and their ultimate goal was to serve her husband, in-laws and her children. Women were not allowed to dream anything beyond this. They dedicated their entire lives to look after their family. Women had no freedom to complain even if they were subjected to domestic violence or harassment or any other form of violence from in-laws. There was a sense of apprehension among women that being vocal about these things would tarnish their image and they would lose respect for themselves from the society. Also most of the women believed that their husbands were like gods. There is no way her husband could ever do wrong. Many men had clandestine affairs and were involved in infidelity. Many men remarried while still being married to the current wife. A lot of women adjusted their lives according to the needs of their husbands. They respected their husband's wishes even though they didn't like them. Due to lack of education, many women didn't know their rights. Even if women were educated they didn't have the financial independence to look after their children after divorcing their spouses. As a result, many women had to compromise in their marriage.

This has slowly changed over the course of years with women being educated and gaining financial independence. Women can approach the court in case of domestic violence, harassment or any pressure from in-laws regarding dowry for the justice to be served.

But women empowerment is not a cause for increasing divorce rate in India. It is not fair to blame a woman for being educated and living life on her terms.

Divorce rates are high in urban areas. Divorces could happen among the spouses due to 'n' number of reasons-.

- Infidelity (could be a wife or a husband).
-Not a happy marriage.
-Domestic violence.
-Pressure from in-laws regarding dowry.
-Divorce with mutual consent.
-etc, etc, etc.

Even in the urban areas, many believe that a woman's place is confined within the four walls. Many women are asked to give up their professions after marriage to look after their in-laws, husband and children.

A marriage can only sustain if both wife and husband respect each other's wishes and believe that there must be a sense of equality rather than dominating each other.

Thank you!

I think women empowerment is not a cause for increasing divorce rate in India. If we think that women empowerment increases the divorce rate it is our backward thinking. Empowering women give her equal status with respect to men. Increased rate of divorce is due to a misunderstanding between partners, being emotionless, being bored with relationship and selfishness etc.

Other causes for divorce in India are.

1. Domestic violence.
2. Cheating your partner.
3. Dowry.
4. Impatient.
5. Effect of Western culture.

According to me, if there is love, care and trust in between partners there will be no chance for divorce.

I don't really get why people often put divorce in a negative light. The reasons why divorce happen:

1) Physical/Emotional/Sexual abuse by either of the spouse.

2) Dowry harassment.

3) Severe Alcoholism (can be taken as physical/mental abuse toward the other spouse. ).

4) Not compatible with each other (such as not having the same tastes, liking etc).

While women empowerment aims at equal status and opportunities for all women and give them rights equivalent to men.

Now please tell me how this is related?

Sure, after the empowerment of women arrived in the society, the divorce rates are increasing. However, why is this bad? Women now understand that they're humans and not animals in human form. They no longer accept the violence and abuse done towards them a long time ago. Why should they stick with a man that treats them like cattle? The whole point of marriage is to be with the person you love forever. When there's no love, the sole purpose of marriage is destroyed. Why remain in such a relationship anyway?

Best example of women empowerment causing divorce is false 498a cases. They're taking advantage of this law that was designed to protect them. However, that is a very teeny tiny percentage compared to the number of women that really suffer in marriage. Is it wrong for these women to get away and live their life well?

Hi Friends,

In my point of view, there is no link between women empowerment and divorce. Women empowerment is a part of equality between Men and Women. It is part of our nation. But I simply regret this, because of women empowerment only there is a chance for divorce is a foolishness one. Divorce is a misunderstanding between two couples. As a woman, I feel very happy because nowadays women freedom is as much in the nation compared to our previous years. So we (women) should use the empowerment in a good way. This empowerment is not for us to fight with men and hurt a man it is our rights and freedom we should use our rights and freedom in the best manner.

Before discussing this topic let me ask you. What is women empowerment. It is empowering of the women of our nation. So that they could be financially independent. Women empowerment is a step to giving women equal status as men. It is a step to make women stronger. How could this be a cause for divorce.

If you think women empowerment is a cause for divorce. Then it is because women who were suffering from men's torture and harassment, women who have been living like a slave to her husband. Because she had no other choice. Because she don't know what else to do than silent suffering. Now are financially independent. Now are aware of their rights. Now have the courage to raise her voice against the injustices towards her. If that is causing this increase in divorce rates. Is that bad? In my opinion NO! Everyone should be given equal rights. Should be given a chance to choose how their life should be. Rather than suffering like a slave. Being a victim of physical and sexual abuse. Only because she was married to a cruel man. It is far better to dump him. Escape and live independently.

Women Empowerment refers to increasing and improving the social, economic, political and legal strength of the women, to ensure equal right to women, and to make them confident enough to claim their rights, such as:

- Freely live their life with a sense of self-worth, respect, and dignity.

- Have complete control of their life, both within and outside of their home and workplace.

- To make their own choices and decisions.

- Have equal rights to participate in social, religious and public activities.

- Have equal social status in the society.

- Have equal rights for social and economic justice.

- Determine financial and economic choices.

- Get equal opportunity for education.

- Get equal employment opportunity without any gender bias.

- Get safe and comfortable working environment.

Hello everyone, stop deciding who is the culprit?we should never blame a person whether it is a he or she for getting separated from each other, rather we should blame the situation. These days women empowerment is essential because a country can't be developed if the citizens of it keep on fighting among themselves that who is better man or woman rather than focusing the improvements they can bring together.

For this the society have to change their mindset, opportunity doesn't with a name on it, you have to grab yours, whether it is a he or she.

So women empowerment has no role with the divorce rate in India because if a couple is happy together nothing can come in between them, at the end of the day they will be together.

Hello friends.

Empowerment is nothing but giving power to someone to do something. Women empowerment is giving power, freedom to women to do what they like. According to the Indian constitution, all have equal rights and freedom irrespective of Gender. I did n't support the statement women empowerment is a cause for increasing divorce rate. I think It is due to a misunderstanding between wife and husband. They don't have trust instead of that it is filled with doubt. For me Misunderstanding plays a major role in divorce.

Hello everyone,

Women empowerment is something which makes our society realize that women are also an integral part of a society and they should be treated in the same way as men. Weather it is home or work field. Weather it is about rights or opportunities. This can only be done by proper education and awareness in our society.

In earlier days women were not treated in the same way as they should be as per women empowerment. Men should not only say but they must understand and accept that women are not meant to be suppressed. They should be treated equally as men. And women must also understand that changes and understanding comes with time and mentality can not be changed in an hour.

Women should also understand that empowerment is not meant to overtake men instead it is to bring women as equivalent as men. Relation is something which needs understanding, patience and compromises but equally from both sides. Empowerment is nowhere responsible for divorces in India instead our non readiness for the changes are.

Hi Friends,

In my point of view, there is no link between women empowerment and divorce. Women empowerment is a part of equality between Men and Women. It is part of our nation. But I simply regret this, because of women empowerment only there is a chance for divorce is a foolishness one. Divorce is a misunderstanding between two couples. As a woman, I feel very happy because nowadays women freedom is as much in the nation compared to our previous years. So we (women) should use the empowerment in a good way. This empowerment is not for us to fight with men and hurt a man it is our rights and freedom we should use our rights and freedom in the best manner.