Were Indian Women Better Off As Homemakers?

As I start writing this piece, I am well aware of the slits that it will open. But let me assure you all that my purpose is to share a few aspects of our upbringing. When compared to our generation, I wonder if the current generation of the fair sex has actually gained anything in the real sense of women emancipation and freedom. With more and more women becoming part of the workforce, is it really impacting the Indian family positively?

I am in mid forties and I still remember most of my peer group had mothers who were homemakers. I have personally felt which many children today are unaware off. We had our mother waiting for us at all times which played a very important role in our overall development. My father had a travelling job and my mother was one constant factor in our lives. Even amongst friends where fathers did not have a travelling job, mothers ensured the overall balance and were the unifying factor. Today, her place has been taken by housemaids. I wonder whether both parents manage to fulfill the emotional need of their children. Are housemaids bothered how much time children spend watching television and surfing the Internet? In our times, mothers ensured that we did our homework on time and where required guided us through teething problems. Today, a tutor is appointed for that where in again there is no supervision involved.

However, the biggest challenge for a couple is to balance work and home at the same time. In our times, mother being the homemaker and father as the breadwinner, ensured that this challenge was not faced in the first place. A mother of our times always ensured that her husband, children and the home was always in harmony with life. Did it not mean balanced or happier family unit? I agree that happiness is a relative factor when different families are compared but the fact is families then were much happier than today’s. They had lesser number of stress and work related factors to deal with. To say that children and relations between husband and wife are not affected in case of a working couple would be similar to avoiding the reality. Ever increasing divorce rates are symbolic of this symptom.

Fact remains that the role of motherhood, her softness, emotions and family instincts has been imparted to women by nature herself. Am I wrong in saying that? If not, then why it is that only women have the child bearing capacity?

And is it not a fact that families with both spouses working has resulted in more nuclear families in India? The fact is that for all its failings, joint families did offer definite security blankets to its members and women and children in particular.

There is no doubt that ability to work has lead to more women emancipation and enhanced her ability to be able to support herself and her family financially. Most importantly, it has made her financially independent. But is it not a fact that it has added onto to her responsibilities and caused excessive physical demands on her? Is it not a fact that balancing work and life may be more challenging for women than men because of how nature made them? She cannot avoid the responsibility of child bearing and the related upbringing factors especially during those critical years of growth. She must also go for work and look after family commitments on both sides as well as look after the needs of her children.

Or is it that today’s women are happy being a part of this struggle and demand that it places on her very being? Only women can respond to that.

I have seen our (and those of our peer-group) mother play the most important role in our upbringing. They (more than father) prepared us to face all challenges and situations that life had to offer. I see her aging gracefully and I have never seen her complaining probably because she was not working. Being a homemaker did not mean that her family exploited her and her rights as women were compromised. I saw her take rest when she wished to rest and has till date the command and respect over the family that only a women can have. She has never had regrets being a homemaker. She continues to be the one unifying factor for the entire family that anyone can call without worrying that she might be busy in office. And this is not only about me. I can vouch for my friend’s families as well. And I am sure that majority in mid forties, including women, would agree to my statements.

I feel this is best responded by women of today. Were their mothers happier as homemakers or they (children) are better off as working women?

Top Famous Fashion Color Trends - Spring & Summer 2010

The new season of 2010 is here and with it of course the new famous fashion color trends. The 2010 spring and summer season is characterized by the fresh and updated color palette. Nowadays women are much more cautious when it comes to spending habits. They don't want to completely change or reinvent their wardrobe. Women are on the lookout for pieces that would complement their wardrobes. The designers introduce the new unique color combinations for the clothing line as well as the accessories. This season the vibrant brights will add a sense of excitement especially when they are set against the neutrals. The spring/summer 2010 famous fashion features 10 main color trends:

* Turquoise - It is the color of the gem turquoise that consists of a mix of green and blue. Just close your eyes and imagine the turquoise ocean waters.

* Tomato Puree - This is the season's red color. It is actually a particular shade of red. It can be easily paired with turquoise for retro look.

* Fusion Coral - This dye belongs to the warmer hue. It is a mix between orange and pink and actually connects directly with tomato puree

* Violet - is the color of purpose, its located exactly at the point of color balance - midway between red and purple on the color spectrum, can be distinctive addition to any wardrobe

* Tuscany - It is another famous fashion neutrals that provides the base for the spring bright colors. It has a warm beige tone and works well with vibrant brights like Fusion Coral or Violet

* Aurora - is a shimmering slightly greenish yellow, adds a lot of sunshine to your wardrobe

* Amparo Blue - This specific shade of blue is brighter and evokes feelings of spring energy. it brings more warmth than the typical spring navy.

* Pink Champagne - This season's newest neutral color can be characterized as a light combination between beige and light pink

* Dried Herb - fundamental green color that can be paired with any other color

* Eucalyptus - This eternal practical grey is another neutral color that can be easily paired with any bright accent colors

Here under the category of Apparel & Fashion, which is designed especially to assist members of clothing industry www.made-from-india.com provides a comprehensive view of products related to fashion and style. The Product directory contains every single information about Indian manufacturers, suppliers, exporters & importers of apparel & fashion accessories, Apparel & Fashion leads, wholesale apparel, apparel related.

There is a really broad assortment of famous fashion colors waiting for you for this spring/summer season. You can pick any of the neutral colors for your outfit and then spice them up with bright accent accessories such as handbags, jewellery or shoes or you can go wild like some of the Hollywood stars and get some clothing in these bright colors as well.

Have fun playing with the famous fashion colors for this spring/summer 2010 and enjoy the sunny upcoming seasons.

Cashmere Pashminas

Pashmina is the name for Himalayan's fine cashmere wool. Cashmere is downy wool found at Kashmir goat hair roots, and that is from where Cashmere got its name. Cashmere pashmina shawls are tested for their quality of a very warmth feel. These shawls are woven; hands spun, and embroidered in Kashmir and are made up from fine cashmere fiber.

In today's fashion world, Pashmina shawls have become very popular and have a fixed place in fashion lover's wardrobes. Due to its warm keeping quality along with stunning designs and embroidery work, many popular celebrities have been inclined towards these ethnic hand spun creations of Indian weavers. Now, these shawls have become classic piece though it is to wear and doesn't come off as merely just trend or fad.

Earlier, pashmina were only worn with traditional dresses or considered to be a traditional wear. But now, pashmina shawls are being worn and adorned by women in a number of ways. This is because of availability of these shawls in wide variety. One can find various types of pashmina shawls including pure pashmina, pashmina with silk, two tone pashmina, bedded pashmina, and fur pashmina, faux and animal printed pashmina at many online stores. With this wide variety of pashmina shawls you can wear it anywhere, anytime, at any occasion, as you like.

Cashmere pashmina shawls are been worn in a number of ways to give a different look every time. It can be worn on single shoulder for a formal look, or one can even wrap it around like a regular shawl. Put it carelessly around your neck for more casual look, like a belt that you can wrap around your waist, noose style or simply make your own creative way to wear it.

Mostly women prefer to wear a pashmina, not only because of its exquisite style but also because of its warm keeping quality. Its cashmere fabric is extremely soft and provides ultimate warmth to wearer. One great quality of pashmina shawls is that one can buy pashminas according to season. Pashmina shawls for spring are lighter in weight as compared to other pashmina shawls made especially for winters. They are available in plain as well embroidered designs. Pashminas are not only meant for women, these shawls are also a great choice for men too.

The cashmere wrap makes women look graceful and feminine. Now women are using pashmina as an beautiful accessory, which she can match with her dressing and other attire. Every pashmina has the ability to give you warm and comfort both. You can buy it for yourself and also gift it to someone special. A beautiful beaded pashmina shawl could be a wonderful idea for your mom or your grand mom on her birthday or anniversary. Online deals can help you save money while ordering products from many online stores like Overstock, Sears, Target and lots more.