I will not tell you to teach your son "how to talk to girls". I know you've already been bashed up a lot by feminists. I'll spare you the bashing because I have no plans of convincing you that 'women' in particular are to be respected. I want you to teach your son how to talk to everyone, how to behave with everyone. I want you to teach your son not to give up his seat for a … [Read more...]
When Men Have Power To Make The World Women Friendly, But They Don’t Use It!
Just the other day I came across few movies, a couple of speeches, few articles and a book on women, their sufferings and the uproar which urged me to write about this topic. Feminism has become quite a derogatory word in itself not because of its overuse but because of its use in wrong contexts without fully understanding the meaning of it. For the uninitiated, according to … [Read more...]
Women To Drive Auto-Rickshaws In Mumbai. But Can You Notice What’s Wrong In This?
Great news, isn’t it? Women driving rickshaws, the most male dominant (though not glamorous) profession and now even women are picking it up. Such a positive step! Don’t get me wrong, I’ve got nothing against autos driven by women. That’s one of the most positive things I’ve read. But this is about something else, something that has been running deep in our minds and it has … [Read more...]
Yes, I Am A Feminist. And No, All Men Are Not Dogs..
Dear pseudo-feminists, Congratulations on the amazing job you’re doing. I am sure you do not need appreciation from us. But pardon my audacity; a few questions are popping in frequently. Remember? Just few days back, a video which was apparently aimed to “empower” women, starring a leading actress from Bollywood, went viral on the internet. A group of people went gaga … [Read more...]