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claiming asylum here. now on bbc news, women in charge: is india changing? for so long, women in india have fought for equality at home and the right to be in charge of theirfamilies. it s my writ that runs in the house because i earn more money. ..the right to their own identities. now, women also have an identity. earlier, men were known by their names. now, women are identified as individuals too! ..to be given greater respect within the family. so family members and villagers that earlier thought of these women as weak now seek their counsel. as india marches on to be the world s most populous country, crawling behind is a mini revolution that s taking place within ourfamilies, where women have been pushed to the background. the women who dared to step outside their home were called characterless. now they are breaking out, helped by migration and education. almost two out of every ten families, that s an estimated 45 million families, are headed by women in india. ....
Rashmi takes education classes to supplement the household income and dreams of saving enough to train to become a policewoman. it s not only a career goal. she wants to set an example. just like her mother. villagers should not feel that only boys can run a household. girls can do it too, only if they are brought up that way and allowed more freedom. my mum believes that even if other girls do not get any freedom, at least i can change that for my children. then my daughter s achievements can inspire others to do it. the focus on rami s education is a result of usher s own efforts to complete her school and obtain a college degree, even after her marriage. ....