Skip to main content

Women who Challenged Stereotypes by Devyanshi Bahety

Women who Challenged Stereotypes
It is no secret that women have been oppressed and stereotypes many MANY times. Be it “women are weak and emotional” or “women can’t drive”, it is something we were born with.
These comments haunt us all the time. One such stereotype that has been stuck with our gender since ancient times is “women are not fit for being leaders”.
Yet many amazing women in our history has defied these words and made sexist men’s blood boil.
Let us take an example of Cleopatra, one of the most powerful women in the history of our planet. Cleopatra VII was the last in her dynasty to rule.
Her reign brought almost 22 years of prosperity in Egypt. Not to mention she is also said to be the doom of famous Roman generals, Mark Antony Julius Caesar. She also bought an end to the Republic. But why do we assume that she was the one who initiated a relationship with those two? Why no one talks about Antony and Caesar’s countless other affairs? Why are powerful women only defined by their sexuality? It was the fear of Roman men that ended the ended the Republic. Not the woman herself.
But I don’t think that matters when she did a marvelous job at what she was supposed to do as a queen.
She was a great leader. She stabilized the economy, removed corruption and opened the granaries for public when drought hit all while maintaining her kingdom’s independence and stability.
Not only that but she was very well educated by one of the finest libraries in the world in her city, she spoke several different languages, no revolts broke during her rule and her wits are what bought not only boys but everyone to the yard.
Her reign is still praised about to this day. What can we say, she was a fascinating woman. Though we might not know what she looked like but her stories still remain strong.
Sure there might be many myths surrounding her but we can always conclude to the fact she was indeed an incredible lady.
Devyanshi Bahety
Class 9th 'B'
Choithram School, Indore

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0

CBSE Affiliation Open for the 2026-27 Session under SARAS 6.0  TINA KHATRI The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) officially opened the online application window for various categories of school affiliation for the 2026-27 academic session on Tuesday. Schools seeking affiliation across multiple categories can now submit their applications via the automated system, SARAS 6.0, which will remain open until June 30, 2025. Himanshu Gupta, CBSE secretary, urged schools to carefully follow the guidelines outlined in the SARAS Manual 6.0. He emphasized, "We strongly advise all applicant schools to carefully review the manual to ensure their applications meet the required standards." Key Requirements for Schools For existing schools, it is crucial that their OASIS data is accurately updated. No incorrect or misleading information should be submitted. Additionally, all schools are required to upload prescribed documents, including details of teachers and their qualifications, ...

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan: Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour

Railway Station Redevelopment Plan Capacity boost to handle 10,800 passengers/hour In response to increasing demand and future growth, the Railway Department has proposed a comprehensive redevelopment plan for Indore Railway Station, aimed at expanding its capacity to handle 10,800 passengers per hour. The design of the new station is being developed with a focus on long-term sustainability, considering the city's projected needs over the next 50 years. The redevelopment aims to create a state-of-the-art facility that will not only accommodate growing passenger traffic but also enhance the overall travel experience. With 7,500 passengers currently traveling daily and 52 pairs of trains operating each day, the need for infrastructure upgrades has become critical. The proposed station will serve as a major hub for commuters and will play a key role in regional connectivity. The new design will include modernized passenger amenities, advanced traffic management systems, and better int...

Jharneshwar Mahadev in Madhya Pradesh: a nature escape from urban jungle

Life is too short, unpredictable and an adventure if lived to the fullest. Learning the essential value of life and deciding to seek adventures in life, several groups are now connecting to nature and seeking spiritual growth. Leading a group of adventure seekers to less-known wonders of Indore, Gyandeep Srivastava, administrator of Rides of Riders group unravelled a new getaway. The group went on a long ride exploring the rural areas of the city. In their bid to seek adventure, the group came across an ancient temple ‘Jharneshwar Mahadev’ which dazzles visitors with nature, beauty and wonder. The temple is situated in Shajapur, about 230 kilometres from Indore. The waterfall of Bhadooh (Jharneshwar Mahadev), a famous tourist place falling under the Quartak Panchayat, about 30 km from Manasa in Neemuch district. After monsoons, the waterfall attracts tourists from all over state to witness the 100 feet high waterfall. There were 25 riders in the adventure trip including female rider I...