Indian woman says ‘ladkiyan bina dare har tarah ka kaam karti hain’ in New Zealand; her reason has people talking

Every now and then, a social media video sparks a conversation that goes beyond the visuals on screen. This week, one such video has caught the attention of many users online. Shared by an Indian woman living in New Zealand, the clip has led to discussions around women's safety, workplace dignity, and the kind of environment that allows people to work without fear.What particularly stood out to viewers was her observation about women taking up a wide range of jobs with confidence. For many people in the comments section, the video was less about the work itself and more about the conditions that make that confidence possible.As reactions poured in, the conversation quickly expanded to topics such as public behaviour, respect for all professions, and the role safety plays in everyday life.Dolly Prajapati, who lives in New Zealand, shared the video on Instagram, where she spoke about what she has noticed while living in the country.According to her, women are seen working across different sectors and carrying out their responsibilities without hesitation.“In New Zealand, women confidently do every kind of work without any hesitation, whether it’s driving massive trucks, working at construction sites, or sitting by the roadside monitoring roadwork and managing traffic control.”She said the confidence women display is linked to the way society treats both workers and women in public spaces.Prajapati pointed to the importance of the dignity of labour and said people do not look down upon different professions.“They have this level of self-confidence because, first of all, people here do not look down on any job as small or judge it. Secondly, and most importantly, passersby do not unnecessarily stare at or scan women from head to toe.”A significant part of Prajapati's observations focused on the feeling of safety women experience while working.She said incidents such as harassment, stalking, and passing comments are rarely encountered and that strict laws act as a deterrent.“Issues like passing comments, harassment, or stalking are almost non-existent here. Even if someone does attempt such behaviour, there are strict laws in place that lead directly to imprisonment.”According to her, this creates an atmosphere where women can focus on their work without feeling uneasy.“This is exactly why women are able to work here openly and without fear. As you can see, roadwork is going on both sides of the street. This woman has been given the responsibility of standing right in the middle of the road to manage traffic control, and she is executing her duty with absolute honesty and confidence, completely free of any fear or hesitation.”Prajapati also noted that these jobs are respected and offer good pay. Summing up her thoughts, she wrote in the caption of the video, “Safety is the biggest strength of women in New Zealand.”That statement became one of the most talked-about aspects of the post and drew support from several users.Many people in the comments section agreed with the views expressed in the video.One user wrote, “This is what real women's empowerment looks like.”Another commented, “Respect for every job is what makes a society better.”A third user said, “Safety and dignity can change everything for women.”Others also highlighted the importance of social awareness and strong laws.“This is why strict laws and civic sense are so important,” one commenter wrote.Another added, “No job is small when people respect hard work.”One user commented, “Women can do anything when society gives them safety and respect,” while another wrote, “Every country should learn from this mindset.”Disclaimer: This article is based on a viral social media post and user reactions. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the video. The views expressed are those of the content creator and social media users.Note: The Times of India has reached out to the content creator for comment. The story will be updated if and when a response is received.