A university for women
At the beginning of the 20th century it was very difficult for women to obtain university education. In 1870 Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon helped to set up Girton College, the first university for women. But nowadays every country has a special university for women. But in our country, we have no such university even after 37 years of independence. In Japan, there are at least ten women's universities, among them Nara, Mukogawa, Kochi, Bunka, Showa and Jissen universities are mentionable. In Korea, there are five universities for women.
Without a university degree it is very difficult for women to enter any profession. Half the total population in our country are women. Without their development, the country's development can't be achieved. On the other hand, our society is a conservative one. If a special national women's university is established, then more women will be encouraged to obtain higher education. Besides, a special women's university will enable women to live with dignity. Some incidents in recent times at DU and JU should make the point clear.
Eden College has all facilities to be a women's university. The authorities concerned should consider the point.
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