some of my thoughts: * JB put it very nicely: "he fact that Nepali women - or women of any nationality for that matter- should have equal right as that of men is a foregone conclusion. its not even a matter of debate." ** Plight of women needs to be recognized. Violation and abuse of women do exist. **Not all Nepali men are chauvinistic pig. **Awareness /Education is key. ** By scolding or anatagonizing you cannot change the mindset of anybody on any issues. In case of our country, for instance , we need to reinforce and remind their wives are half of them therefor, better their wives are better they will be.