Today marks one year since my mother left for her journey to another world. This is a tribute to her love, a love I received in abundance and yet, wasn't satisfied. I always believed that my sister was a recipient of more love and attention than me, something that I have never been able to make peace with, no matter how much I tell myself that this is not true.
I was the third girl child to my parents....from disliking being the third, I gradually looked up all that the number 3 stood for/represented. From then on, I'm in love with this number. Read on to know more about the 'why' of this side of me.
It is interesting to see that the new webseries on Netflix, Bombay Begums, instead of portraying women as a symbol of sacrifice shows them as how they truly are-- as a stepmother, a prostitute fighting to gain respect from society, a to-be mother accepting a promotion and a newbie fighting sexual assault at the workplace. It's time that the elephants in the room are brought out instead of shoving them under the carpet.
It's no use blaming the family alone for injustice towards any gender, particularly women. It's the responsibility of the society as a whole, which includes us, to ensure that in future gender difference is eroded away. Instead of blaming the other, let's fight it out together!
While we talk of marital rape, we don't realize that there is something equally worse at the other end of the spectrum-- lack of sex in a marriage. How does the spouse, specially a woman feel about being married to an asexual person? What are her options towards physical satisfaction? Is divorce or separation on these grounds possible?
This Dussehra let's promise ourselves that we will not allow women to suffer in silence but rather offer any help possible. That's the true offering to goddess.
Women often tend to ignore their health until it's too late. When it takes a turn for the worst, no amount of help comes to her rescue. Finally, it's a traumatic time for the family. Stop, pause and listen to your body and the signals it gives out while there's still time.
A woman's life is never easy--even if she is rich and successful. Every successful woman has a story of struggle where she broke the glass ceiling to get where she is. This post is inspired by the child prodigy and gifted mathematician, Shakuntala Devi.
Women don't need to 'fit in' in boxes that are uncomfortable. Sometimes in life, tough choices have to be made, irrespective of what the society thinks or says, so that you can be peaceful at the end of each day. Meghan Markel, the Duchess of Sussex, motivates us to do just that. It's time we bend it like her.
Unilever decides to rebrand its product, "Fair and Lovely". Does it indicate a change in mindsets? Is the future going to be discrimination free?
Instead of asking women to adjust, it's time to encourage her to break the silence.
Equality among men and women is still work in progress and women are still way behind on that turf. But if we begin the "Equality Project" at home, it will do good for the future. Instead of passing the blame, let's get to some action!
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