Women Of Substance

A compliment to her personality and character.

- Dr. Rameeza.A.Rasheed

By Whenever any discussion is held during Women's Day celebration week or any VIP woman talks on women empowerment to create awareness among girls or any resource person in gender economics talks on woman power during college seminars or workshops they touch upon the concept of “women of substance'. The general definitions of this concept are – woman of substance is someone whose life has meaning and purpose.” “A woman of substance would be a woman who has strong character, is consistent, has more to her than meets the eye and has a variety of interests outside and within her home and family. “ “She is interesting to know; she possesses a depth of personality and character.” The general perception is ,to be branded a woman of substance, is one of the greatest compliments one can give a woman.

Keeping in mind all these definitions I was trying to find out whether I have come across such women in my life. I kindled my memory to recollect some facts about my role model women, like my mother, one aunt, one colleague and one or two teachers during my college years. I also remembered a few women who have bravely tackled their crises in their life successfully. Here is the narration of three such women who are, according to me, in the category of women of substance.