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.
Menstruation! The Taboo which shouldn’t be One!
If you are a woman younger than 12 or a man who avoids the word ‘feminism’, you can relate the word “menstruation’ to the TV advertisement with a lady in white pants and a small diaper drenched with a blue liquid from a test tube. Haven’t we all tried to decipher the advertisement at least once in our lifetime? Then we grew up; some men learned and some are still oblivious. Women learned it the hard way. Our life changed and while our parents were happy, we couldn’t understand why?
How to approach a woman you like without involving the police!
Disclaimer:
Sarcasm intended
You may be offended
But truth is truth!
So, no apology extended
Do you like someone but you are scared to approach them as you think she will take it in a wrong way? You are absolutely correct, women do take it the wrong way most of the time. You can blame it on all the creepy men who made many women’s lives miserable. This doesn’t mean you should give up on your woman. There’s a safe way to approach. Below pointers are purely my own ideas so they may work for you or not but nothing bad to get some knowledge!
Why we women are always rude at the start?
Disclaimer:
Sarcasm intended
You may be offended
But truth is truth!
So, no apology extended
As a man, have you ever felt that when you first met an unknown woman and started a conversation, she was unreasonably rude? Short answers, blank expressions, and mild aggression even when you were as nice as possible? The reason you felt this way is because you are absolutely correct, we women are rude and no we are not regretful about it.
Why I believe that India has become safer for women in recent years!
The title of the article totally contradicts the recent News and surveys about the safety of women in our country and I believe many of you are here in search of sarcasm. Truth is, there is no sarcasm intended. I seriously believe that things have gotten better for women and I have strong reasons to believe that. Every day, we wake up to multiple News reports of rape and harassment. Minors, women of all ages, men (it happens, is equally evil, mostly unreported) gets sexually harassed or abused. This obviously makes us think that the safety of women is getting worse in the country. But why, what happened in the last few years which increased such events? Rape or sexual harassment in today’s time can result in: In today’s social media scenario, you can easily end up on the internet as the fresh new villain. You will be soon on…
Why I believe ‘Agni Pariksha’ was Feministic
Hindu mythology is full of stories drenched with valor, emotions and life lessons. So many gods and their incarnations; the sagas of almighty, living with mortals as a mortal. One such saga is of Lord Ram. He is considered as the epitome of perfection, the maximum perfection a human can reach. He was the perfect gentleman in every relationship, almost every. I remember my chemistry tutor once raised this topic. There was some discussion regarding perfect behavior of elements which sidetracked on how Lord Ram was perfect everything but not a perfect husband. Why? The infamous and controversial ‘Agni Pariksha’. A Bit of Background Those who are unaware of the details, let me give you a quick recap. Lord Ram was given an order of 14 years of exile in forests by his father, as requested by his stepmother. Being the perfect son, he obliged. Lord Ram, Goddess Sita and…
Sorry Mumma
Dear Mumma,
I am sorry, I failed you. Believe me, I tried. I tried everything that you and papa said, everything that he and his family said. But it was not enough. It was never enough.
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:
Rape Culture – Where are we Lacking?
Nirbhaya case, Kathua case or the Unnao one, these are just drops in the sea. It’s a painful reality that rapes happen every day, everywhere and many of them go unreported. Obviously, we need stricter laws to tackle the situation but these alone won’t be enough. As a society, we are making this rape culture grow within us. Here are some of my personal opinions regarding this issue.
#UNSPOKEN – Is #MeToo Movement a Publicity Stunt?
From Shamers, Creepers, Unwanted Admirers to Abusers, Women have seen it all on Social media. Recently, a #MeToo campaign shook the entire world. From Celebrities to Commoners, everyone shared their painful experiences.
But there were many who called it an easy opportunity to gain publicity and defame men.