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Shekhawati, Rajasthan, India – Women’s Issues
Just spent a few days in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, northwest of Jaipur, at an eco resort. It was billed as ‘magical’ by our Lonely Planet book; the reviewers also said it was like going back in time.
It was indeed like stepping back in time, but without the magic on my part anyway. I wasn’t prepared for this dusty desert of rural Rajasthan. I found the energy disturbing, especially on arrival; I couldn’t say why.
Our resort was beautiful, & we learned new ways to preserve the environment & save water.Since the place was somewhat of a home stay, & the family was traditional, ‘house rules’ were stressed in the info. given out on arrival (they weren’t called rules): no touching; legs & arms covered for males as well as women were the main ones. Food was delicious, & made with much care; much of it was grown on the property or nearby.
After I left Shekawati, my research uncovered info. about gender selection in Rajasthan – female infanticide is much higher in Shekawati than in other states in the country. The female to male ratio here is about 750 to 1000; the country as a whole is 927 to 1000.
