Bitter Melon
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Name one place in South Asia that scores well by international standards. And take a look at the gender inequality index.
Holding women in high esteem is very different to allowing them to choose their own lives. There are differences in specific communities. Nairs of south india have matriarchal inheritance laws and men marry into their wives family. The north east in india too has a matriarchal system as do many other communities.
You need to come out of your West Bhakti. South Asia does much much better than any international standards. All major countries in SA have had women prime ministers, presidents, and in important posts. You wont find many Western countries doing that. Choosing your own life is a myth again. Are they choosing their lives or being manipulated by media into ruining their lives in the West? If 50% of the households are single parent households in the West which basically means women left to raise her kid alone by her numerous boyfriends/ex-husbands, do you think it was her choice?
Perhaps Sri Lankans are in denial and do not choose to talk about it?I'm sure it happens but not to the extent of some countries..You can go to any forum about the subject and see