Vritti July 2016 | Page 9

Changing Lives 9 — By Mohit Bhargava From times immemorial women have been fighting against various prejudices and repressions in society to get their voice heard and better their lives. In the last century many women have distinguished themselves in science, business, politics and popular arts. Indeed the world would've been a much poorer place to live without the contributions of these pioneering women. While the developed world witnessed major advancements in women's rights, the third world and underdeveloped countries lagged behind. In the absence of to