We are often taught to mould our personalities, behaviour and choices in a way that would be acceptable to the society. We are told that, the freedom to be true to yourself, your dreams and aspirations is only acceptable if it subscribes to the societal norms and prevalent cultural practices. The sad reality is that, majority of the women succumb to these rules from fear of being talked about, laughed at and what not, often thinking "what will people say". Lets take out a moment to reflect that, why is it so difficult for us to accept others for who they are and not what we want them to be? We need to understand that, freedom, acceptance and validation are essential for empowerment and women empowerment is the key to a progressive and inclusive society.