Why do women need to be financially independent?
Written By
Afsana
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Content Writing
Batch No
11
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Article
When a person capable of affording his all expenditures alone called financially independent. A financially independent person is independent in every way, not only managing his all cost but also taking decisions.
When we think of independence in every way all right goes to men. when it comes to women we rather not give them all freedom. Because our society makes us believe like that. we all got used to thinking that the responsibility of women is only taking care of children, family, husband, and doing what the husband wants. It makes them a pawn of society. If you observe underdeveloped countries you can see those scenarios are common where women are treated as a pawn. Candace Bushnell said women with money and women with power are two uncomfortable ideas in our society. I see eye to eye in this circumstance. To get over this superstition every woman should be financially independent.
If you still think that why I need to work where my husband vowed that he will provide me all cost. You must need to know the future is unpredictable, the person who loves you most at this moment can change anytime soon. These days divorce, domestic violence are common issues in society. The most recent statistics show that the average rate of divorce across all years and all regions were 4.08 divorces for every 1,000 married people. Most people have heard that a 50percent of marriages end in divorce. You don’t know the person you believe most can ditch you anytime. You must need to be ready for the future.
“Permit yourself to change your mind, and to start small” – The Financial Diet by Chelsea Fagan
Regardless of divorce, when husband and wife work together they both can equally contribute to the family that can make them financially more stable. For that, you should think of making yourself an asset. You need to secure your children and your life. Your financial stability will give you courage. When you will be financially independent you will have the right to make your own decisions. you will know what is wrong and what is right for you. Girls tend to stay always in a dilemma with making the right choice for them. Financial Stability will always have your back. you will be a star for your children.
American tennis player SERENA WILLIAMS said every successful woman should be an inspiration for others. You could be the inspiration, courage of your society. No matter where you from, what you do, what is your religion. You can be an inspiration to at least one woman in your society. When you will have your bank savings you will have the interest to support others. Women tend to live longer than men. At the last phase of their life, they usually live alone so they must need financial backup. For that, they should get themselves prepared. American Author and US Ambassador Clare Booth Luce said A little money for her own is the best protection for women.
We have this notion in our society women have no house. we can’t completely deny that because women never give the effort to have their own house. Before marriage, a woman lives in her parent’s house after marriage in her husband’s house, and in old age, they live in their children’s house. So where is their own house? If any of them abundant them there will be no place left for them where they can say it’s my own house. For that, she should be financially stable to buy her own house.
Domestic violence is the most common issue these days. 1 in 3 (35%) of women worldwide have experienced either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime, published by WHO. Most women are being abused by their intimate partners in the family. Most of them are afraid to raise their voices because of insecure life. when she will be financially independent she will be able to raise her voice against this violence instead of enduring the torture. Former First Lady of the USA Michelle Obama said, we all women should stand up for each other, help each other, fight for each other.
The thought and mindset between financially independent and dependent women have a huge distinction. When you will be able to afford all your expenses, you will feel more secure that can help elevate your mindset. Because you know that you are capable of living alone. You don’t need to depend on someone for managing your cost.
In some societies, women are considered a burden to the family as well as of society. If you don’t want to be a burden you must make a good choice to be financially independent. Indian Actor Priyanka Chopra mentioned her mother’s perception of financially independent women. She said, financially independent woman can take her own decision alone, whether you are married or single you should earn for yourself. Your financial stability will allow you to live your life on your terms. No matter what you do, how small your job is still you do something for yourself. You deserve to be happy. In many ways, money matters to bring happiness to life. you more likely desire to buy a new dress, get a new hairstyle. Why do you have to ask for money from your spouse or from your parents to buy your happiness? You can do it by yourself if you choose to be financially independent. I bet it will give you more happiness when you will have the ability to buy your things. American Talk Show Host Joan Rivers said, People say that money is not the key to happiness, but I always figured if you have enough money, you can make the key.
Regardless of everything, I believe every woman should be financially independent. Don’t be a fawn of the society where you have to do what they want for you. Be independent financially to make the best for yourself.