Women play an important role in society. They are engaged in a variety of occupations in agriculture, industry and services. In addition, they also bear a disproportionate burden of looking after the family and bringing up children.
Women also face a lot of discrimination. Daughters are discriminated against by many parents in the provision of health and education. They are discriminated against in the provision of nutrition. Once they are married, they also face a lot of burden in bringing up children and looking after the house.