The fact is, that even after years of independence and freedom from slavery women are still considered to be a slave to the norms of patriarchal society.Whether  we tend to believe the fact or deny it , some parts of the society are merely incapable of letting a woman rise in all their glory. For years, female gender was considered a minority even after being more multitasking than men, capable of handling the daily chores while catering to the needs of their family members.
the gender stereotype of how a woman should be is now defined by a term called ‘feminism’ , now this word can have positive as well as negative connotations it depends from person to person as to how we can perceive this word.
Women in contemporary india, is defined by different set of gender roles ranging from various ethnic backgrounds. While some believe that women should be empowered , some still think that if they are given freedom it would damage their dignity. Changing attitudes of younger generation are perceived as threats as they believe that women should be subjected to individuality , they should be allowed to express their minds and speak their hearts. If you ask me the landscape of indian culture is changing along with reversing roles of gender norms in this society. Government initiatives such as beti bachao , beti padhao aims to promote gender equality and challenges the traditional gender norms.