Why do we rescue the women and children first?

 

It is A very nice question. It is the point of discussion and not debate. I would like to put in my idea behind it. Today, we are all talking about women empowerment and feminism. What does that mean? It means to respect and accept women and their existence.

 It means to give equal opportunities to them in the decision-making process. We can see the same words everywhere ‘Women are no less than men’ they can do good for themselves and their family. Why do we rescue the women and children first?

Children are young and innocent hence; they need assistance in rescuing from the situation. They cannot rescue themselves as they have no power and enough experience to come out of the situation. Hence, it is the elder ones who can help them rescue. It is an unwritten policy that a child cannot live without his mother. Hence, in case of rescue, it is important that women should be rescued along with the children. It is not that men cannot look after their children but when it comes to children’s well-being and looking-after, mothers are preferably chosen.

The entire rescuing situation has nothing to do with women's empowerment and feminism. If it was such thing that women have less power or immunity than men they wouldn’t have given opportunities to serve the nation at borders and everywhere in defense.