Wow, it is amazing to be in India! The flight was long and exhausting, but I am glad to be in the country. Arrive was such a shock, everything was different from the smell to seeing constant construction sites. Seeing the people waiting outside was especially an eye opener. I have never seen so many people cluttered together, it seemed people were one top of each other behind an invisible line. Seeing all this made me realize I was in a whole different country.
Arriving at Somaiya was such a welcoming experience. I never expected people to be so open, this is different in Boston where people tend not to be as friendly. Although, they have given us some keepsakes, I am more appreciative of their great hospitality and welcoming faculties and students. I have learned a lot from them about women’s leadership from them. I especially saw the similarity between America and India when they discussed with us about the importance of family support, and without it; their chances of succeeding dwindles. When a faculty shared her mother-in-law said to her “they didn’t look for a working daughter-in-law for money, but because of her independency”. I thought this was a glimpse at the next generation of encouraging women leadership, a positive change. The student, the next generation of women have shared also dreams of becoming the next role modal for aspiring women’s leaders. I see here in Mumbai, women are active in changing gender roles. They know this change maybe slow, but will soon come especially with the up coming trend of changing the role of motherhood.
The new trend of motherhood they shared with us is having children later rather then now so they may have the opportunity to concentrate of their education. Once again, because of the culture some family may not be supportive of this. Under pressure the woman may succumb and make the sacrifice, but the faculty said this is a growing trend. Also, it is starting to be acceptable for husbands to assist in the household. Due to it starting though the women of the college said this is rare, “one in a million”, but a potential to start.
This is just one opinion; Gupta has said this will change pending on the areas of India. I am excited to see what will happen. Right now though, I hope to concentrate on recovering from jet leg, night.
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Seems like everything is going good for you. Remember to drink plenty of water, you will need to climatize your self to the area, water will help. Other wise, if i was there, i'd be sticking you.
Your still alive btw, Mat n I both got killed. I'll tell u when i get home. But it was fun and funny.
So stay safe, i'll be waiting for your call. =D
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