Women are the cornerstone of a society. As far as being powerful within the family, they are the ‘superintending heads’ of family members. As a mother, a woman does childbearing and responsible for the children's habit of self-control, productiveness, hard work and attitude.
A mother is the first teacher of children; it is from her that a child learns the rules of competition, laws, morals, manners and principles too. Hence, she is responsible for the maintenance of the ultimate discipline in the family. As a mother, she is a family health officer who gets worried and concerned about the physical welfare of every family member. May the Almighty Allah bless all mothers!
Generally, a woman works as a humble manager of family chores. A considerate woman, for instance, takes the responsibility of securing maximum returns from every penny being spent. She also likes to create surplus budget rather than a deficit budget for her family. In fact, she wisely distributes income based on the different priorities such as needs, luxuries, and comforts.
Such kind of a woman stands as a real companion, partner and friend of her man. In addition to being a good manager, she sacrifices her personal happiness and pleasures as well as relieves stress and tensions of her husband. Therefore, she creates an essential happy living environment for all her family. Actually, she becomes the spark of inspiration!
Usually, the growth of any society is measured by the degree of cultural and social development of women and their effective contribution to the cultural construction of society. Thus, women’s value is presented in a society that gives women the respect and deals with them as an integrated human. Likewise, women’s influential role in forming and developing a society is guaranteed when outdated traditions that reduce the dignity of women are eliminated.
In today’s world, the importance of women in a society is beyond any doubt of course. With their intelligence, ambitions and strength, women have proved that they are a key partner in building nations and be real leaders. The traditional and conservative approach towards women as wives and reproductive generation are extinct. With all respect to some women who are good mothers and excellent housewives; women are also successful in other areas as men.
Nowadays, women have become army and police officers, which for centuries had been limited to men only. Women have proved that they can be full members of a society having their own influence on different walks of life.
In view of that, Omani women have also showed their dedication towards contributing to the nation-building march. From the start of the Blessed Omani Renaissance in 1970s, all Omani women have been called upon to roll over their sleeves and shoulder the responsibility along with men to contribute in building new Oman.
When he came to throne, late Sultan Qaboos addressed Omani women in every corner of the country, “We call upon Omani women everywhere, in the villages and the cities, in the hills and mountains, to roll up their sleeves and contribute to the process of economic and social development - everyone, according to their capabilities, experience, skills and their position in life”.
Since then, Omani women have been achieving what other women in other countries could not achieve. They highly contributed to the well-being of their families, communities and country overall. Omani women are regarded reliable partners in the process of making the future of Oman. They have been the backbone of society; she is a mother and caregiver, a wife who runs the house and meets the needs of all family members, a sister and a daughter.
Besides, she is a decision-maker who serves building Oman’s brighter future for the generations to come. To all Omani women, always keep your sleeves rolled up and don’t limit your challenges; instead challenge your limits.
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