Gold, Money and Daughters: The Properties we Keep in Lockers
My father once shared a saying by a saint with me “If we plant a sapling in the shade of a big tree, it will never grow to the heights it is supposed to. Move that sapling away from the tree’s shade and it will grow up into a bigger tree. These saplings are like children, you have to give them some space and freedom to make them strong, independent and successful.” These lines were something he actually preached because the amount of freedom I got from my parents is unimaginable. In my small life of 28 years, not even once I was told that I can’t do anything because I am a female.
How to Handle Irritating Sexists Savagely?
Being a woman, we are often bombarded with borderline sexism and misogyny. Unwanted suggestions on topics like marriage, independence or lifestyle are very common. Sometimes having a healthy discussion works, sometimes the better option is to smile and ignore. But what if the other person is so persistent in his / her thoughts that every meeting with them is equivalent to a torturous agony. Arguing is ineffective and ignoring is useless. At such point, taking care of other’s emotions is of no relevance, all you want them to do is shut up and f**k off. So what to say in such cases?
How to Handle Irritating Sexists Savagely? Some sassy short answers in the defense:
The Day We Lost an Angel – Nirbhaya Death Aniversary
Today, 4 years ago, something happened that is left as a scar on our heart. A scar which can not be healed. We lost Nirbhaya, a brave daughter of India. I remember the moment I got to know about it. It was early in the morning and I was half asleep. Out of habit, I scrolled
Feminism – A Call for Equality
Feminism is a word which attracts more criticism than positivity. Yes, some women with wrong intentions are behind this problem, but feminism is a very needed in this almost one-sided world. And it means we need equality, from both sides. A take on feminism from a feminist.