Srinagar, Nov. 5 -- Darakshan Hassan Bhat

What does it truly mean to listen to women? What does it mean to listen to young girls who have grown up in a society shaped by turbulence, social restrictions, generational challenges, and complex circumstances? Is listening merely about hearing their words, or does it mean understanding their aspirations, acknowledging their struggles, respecting their choices, and providing them with the opportunity to express themselves freely?These questions need serious consideration, both inside and outside our homes and families. First, we often fail to provide a girl child or a woman with the space to speak up, offer suggestions, and participate in ordinary discussions that help develop leadership qualit...