"A Diminishing Line"
© Ruhani Kaur
Curator’s Statement
Women in India have had a substantial role in the growth of Indian economy.
Despite a lack of access to capital, they have proved to be more efficient and have a higher level of performance , which categorises them as low risk and high return, creating a positive impact on Indian economy as well as social responsibility. Despite this data, the formal participation of women as a work force in India remains low.
Better education, choices and an aspiration to live a modern life has become a stronger priority over the recent years. We are slowly adapting to change not only as a society, but also within as individuals. Somewhere we do subconsciously realise the importance of growth as a progressive community.
Every change requires a collective moral sacrifice. A sacrifice where another can be placed on a deserved position based on capability over brute strength.
What causes a society to define or assess gender roles? What and who are being protected through these traditional norms? How have we progressed as a society if we decide on someone’s extent of freedom? How does our society change and grow if we continue to hang on to such age old norms ?
Through this exhibition “ A Diminishing Line “ I put together visual stories by four women photographers, who have explored the struggle of women from various strata of life in India. These are a few success stories of these handful of individuals who gathered immense strength and courage to fight, break out , and create a change within their lives in a strongly conventional patriarchal society.
These are stories of a desired change and not yet an achievement. A lot needs to be pondered on before we call ourselves an equal and a evolved race.
© Sandeep Biswas, 2022