Power! In the real sense

Power! In the real sense

To be a woman means to 'have power in the real sense' says Sindhu Ramachandran about being a woman.

by Aditi Thirani

"A power which can make or break other creations, not like men who have to put on acts to display their power. In fact even the silence of a woman has power. Being a woman means being strong � facing life's little ups and downs and still being able to love and be loved," adds Sindhu.

An E&TC Graduate from Wadias, Pune. But she followed her passion in life and went ahead to become a Certified Fitness professional. She has been certified from the Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences. She was also associated with SIHS as a faculty-cum-academic coordinator. Apart from that she is into fitness management, group fitness, and soft-skills training.

"People, music and fitness are my three passions � and I guess this is the only profession which combines all three. Thankfully, the experience so far has been a good one," says Sindhu. In fact, group fitness being my favourite aspect of fitness, the feeling of control and achievement that you get when you see the entire group working together and enjoying themselves with smiling faces is priceless. I have learnt a lot � like I always say � nothing (not even an MBA) can teach you lessons like life can. And interacting with so many people on a daily basis, I have come to realize that the experiences that one has in their lives defines their personality - physically, socially and emotionally," says Sindhu

What changes would she like to see in the attitude of people towards women? "I would like people to see women as more than just a sex object. More than being fat or thin, fair or dark, or dumb, for that matter, especially parents who are not practicing what they preach. Like the girl has to look good and serve her in-laws till eternity. These things must change. And I would like for all men to look at a girl in her eyes when they are talking, and not elsewhere. They have to be aware that the person with them is an equal human being and not a servant. Grow up, men," she advises!

Being an outsider to her field then, she faced many problems. But as they say problems always are to make you strong and we can see the example right in front of us. "Being from an unfamiliar background and with biological constraints, it was difficult initially for the people to take me seriously - especially parents. But then, the stubborn person that I am, I did my own thing- I always believed, that my work ethics would compensate for all drawbacks - and it did pay off well. Every individual is a challenge - and a different one each time," she adds.

"One positive thing I have noticed is that with the corporate world expanding so much, the men have learnt to behave well with a lady - atleast superficially. People are accepting women equally - but it still has a long way to go. All the efforts of the Govt. of India to bring up a girl child in a better way, have been very effective - but again still a long way to go," says Sindhu. There is no two way to that. We do have a long way ahead.

"I expect a fair treatment from everyone including the family. I do expect understanding, cooperation and appreciation of the role that a woman has to play in life, of a wife, mother, sister, friend and an efficient worker. Women should think that they can actually achieve whatever they set out to do. If you have the will to do succeed success will definitely come. But please avoid hypocrisy when you say that there should be equality of sexes be ready to face the bad part as well. U can't expect people to make concessions for you, just because you are a lady - and then preach equal opportunities for all," concludes Sindhu.

Well said, lady!