An overwhelming number of people in our society think that a woman must get married and have a child in her 20s. God forbid if a woman is 30 years of age and unmarried; she will be treated as a burden. This outdated view creates a lot of unnecessary pressure and stress on women. This highlights an important issue: society often treats marriage as a necessity for women. This expectation puts unfair pressure on women to marry early, regardless of their personal goals or whether they are ready or not in the first place. It also perpetuates the idea that a woman’s worth is tied to her marital status.
Speaking of which, a user on X wrote a derogatory post about 30-year-old unmarried women and how it is time to bring back the “trend” of women getting married by the age of 24.
“Wherever I go I am seeing a lot of 30+ unmarried girls. What were parents doing? Some 30+ girls in my relation have started avoiding attending functions due to embarrassment. It’s time to bring back the trend of marriage within 24 years for girls and 30 years for boys,” the user wrote.
Have a look:
Women in their 30s, who are unmarried decided to school this user on the subject of ‘choice’. Marriage should be a choice, not a requirement.
Women should have the freedom to decide when, or if, they want to get married. They should not be judged or made to feel ashamed for being single past a certain age, they opined.
Have a look at some of the responses here:
Uncle thinks he can dictate what women choose to do with their lives. I specifically attend functions I can tolerate to tell others that marriage is a choice, not a mandate. Get used to it. More will cross your way. https://t.co/wZ3xOqkCJj
— Sangita ??#SupportArtsAndSciences (@SangitaE007) July 17, 2024
Being married is a choice
Having kids is a choice
Being in love is a choice
Attending marriage is a choiceThe real issue is poking their nose into other’s personal life.
Before evn knwing wat is right or wrong, katti vechranum
Wat a salpi way to stop them making their choices? https://t.co/mSmpqa6z2Q— Dharshana (@Dharsh_2020) July 17, 2024
I’m a 30+ unmarried woman proudly flying off to attend a myriad of family functions where I will answer all (if any, because my family is awesome) questions about my marital status with ZERO embarrassment or stress. Please stop going out if you have a problem with us women. ?? https://t.co/J1f9irwVu7
— Doctor (@DipshikhaGhosh) July 17, 2024
I am one of them & no I am not ashamed & why would I be ?? Because I don’t fit in your criteria of marriage ???
My Parents & relatives understands me & hardly ask me anything even if they, I explain it without any embarrassement & with valid reasons… https://t.co/G2UjyQq8Xr
— Juhi Jain (@juhijain199) July 17, 2024
Close your eyes if it’s bothering you so much ra. We’re out here living our lives in peace.
Or don’t come to public spaces, those are the spaces we have to avoid because of people like you.
It’s time for boys to bring back keeping stupid hot takes to oneself. https://t.co/kE1bpCXF0Y
— Star Wars: AnuHope (@anumccartney) July 17, 2024
It’s not the 1950s anymore. People have different priorities now. Instead of shaming anyone, learn to mind your own business for once. And, if any woman ever feels embarrassed, it’s only because of judgmental people like you in the society. So ffs, get over your outdated views. https://t.co/x29GyOILcs
— Riya? (@folkloreehaze) July 17, 2024
Wherever I go, I am seeing underconfident misogynists. What were parents doing??
Some 30+ guys who never had girlfriends have started attending functions to harass women. It’s time to bring back the trend of respecting women and clown over misogynists https://t.co/ydxOTuPidD— Random Guy Here (@arandomguyposts) July 17, 2024
It’s time for women to become independent and avoid these types of low testosterone men. Let people live. Judgmental people shouldn’t be invited to any function. Marriage and reproduction are a part of life, not an entire life. These men preach marrying <25 cuz their brain isn’t… https://t.co/wq3F4ublJ3
— satan’s girl (@fakeanisha) July 17, 2024
It’s funny how some men always feel like the weight of the entire society lies on their shoulders, as if ‘society’ would collapse if SOME 30+ girls don’t get married or marry late (while also justifying patriarchy in the thread.) Sir, it’s better to marry late than marry wrong. https://t.co/kvtkaOLgJ3
— Anvesha Dhar (@p_pezzonovante) July 16, 2024
As a society, we should celebrate women’s achievements, whether they are married or not. We should respect their choices and support them in pursuing their dreams and goals. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and understanding society where everyone is valued for who they are, not their marital status.