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A L I F E O F H A R D S H I P S A N D I N S P I R A T I O N
from EHTERAM
Abhinek Patel
After her father got ill a few years back, she took all the responsibilities and kept running the shop with the help of her younger brother. She said it is not easy to stand in front of the stove all day and cook. Other than that she has to carry big water cans, and heavy utensils all day which is an energy-draining task.
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"SOMETIMES PEOPLE THINK THAT WE ARE USING THIS SHOP ILLEGALLY BUT WE HAVE ALL THE REQUIRED LICENSES FOR THIS FOOD SHOP. WE ARE HERE FOR ALMOST 11 YEARS ONLY BECAUSE WE MAINTAINED THE FOOD QUALITY OVER THE YEARS.”
Women in India face numerous challenges when it comes to chasing their dreams and aspirations. One of the major obstacles is societal expectations and gender roles that limit their choices and opportunities. Traditional beliefs and norms often restrict women to specific roles, such as caregiving and homemaking, which can hinder their pursuit of personal and professional goals. One such story is of Nukeshwari, who runs a small food shop and wanted to continue her studies after class 10th but her family members said that there is no need for her to study After her schooling, she wanted to take a Beautician course but her family did not allow it. Born in Vizag, she came to Hyderabad in 2012 with her father, mother and younger brother. At Vizag, her father used to sell sugarcane juice. In Hyderabad, they started Student Tiffin services in 2012
Now that her business is going well, and her brother is taking care of the shop, she opened a beauty parlour with the help of her father, opposite her food shop, to fulfil her dreams. In the morning she spends her time at the food shop only, while in the evening she gives her time to her dreams She is also taking care of her brother's education, who is enrolled in a hotel management course and wants to expand this very business.
Nukeshwari's story shows how girls' dreams get shattered only because of traditional beliefs and norms. But she didn’t give up on her dreams and when the right time came she got what she always aspired for.
