In ancient India, women's lives were largely shaped by the authority of fathers, husbands and sons, confining them to the shadows. Early freedoms faded as stricter rules took hold, reducing women to devoted wives and mothers with no rights. Practices like Sati and child marriage deepened their subordination to the domestic sphere. For many women life remained a quiet defiance, lived out in the spaces between the lines written by men.

I have been deeply moved by the stories of countless women who have briefly shared their troubles and sorrows, each one carrying the weight of untold sacrifices. Despite the hardships they have endured, many of these women still cling to acquired hope - that one day, someone will step forward and truly speak on behalf of their rights, their pain, and the countless sacrifices they made inside. I have chosen to pursue this topic because their voice is resonate with me on a profound level. Their resilience, often hidden beneath layers of societal expectations and personal battles, inspires me to seek justice for them, to shine and light on the issues that for too long has been left in the shadows. the stories are not just details of suffering, but powerful testimonies of courage and endurance, reminding us of the urgent need to address the injustice these women have