Aditi Sahu
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Whether self defence training be become compulsory for girls? in the forum Gender-based Violence 2 years, 2 months ago
Self defence is something that everyone should be equipped with. We are living in a society which is developing rapidly in terms of everything except when it comes to measures for women’s safety. We still rely on women to train themselves against the possible molesters or rapists instead of developing something that can stop the perpetrators from…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Period poverty and stigma in the forum Water & Sanitation 2 years, 2 months ago
Stigma around periods is something that most of us are aware of. Why is that so? Because almost every home impose some sort of restrictions around women who are menstruating. No matter how much it affects the mental of the women, these restrictions are never-ending and they keep on contributing to the stigma around periods. While stigma around…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Why is Martial Rape Legal in India? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 2 months ago
The definition of rape is the act of forcing sexual intercourse upon another person without their consent or against their will. CONSENT being the keyword. Rape is non-consensual sex, doesn’t matter whether it’s with you spouse or your live-in partner, rape is rape. Indian legal system has a lot of flaws, and the one of the biggest of them is that…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic What is Feminism Is and What it isn’t in the forum Feminism 2 years, 2 months ago
Feminism means the dismantling of patriarchy and liberation of women. Feminism is the movement that aims to achieve equality of opportunities after the patriarchy is dismantled from this society. Feminism isn’t making things worse for both men and women in the name of “equality”. What we see nowadays is, when a woman talks about her rights, you’ll…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Why is work-life balance predominantly preached to women? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 2 months ago
Our society has made it a habit to make women’s life as difficult as possible. They keep policing and preaching them on millions of topics. One such topic is that of work-life balance. Society makes a point of it to preach to all married women with or without kids to place the importance on family first and work next. Obviously family and life…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic How difficult is it for women to restart their careers after a break? in the forum Employment Opportunities 2 years, 2 months ago
It is extremely difficult for women to restart their careers after a break. This difficulty is contributed by both internal as well as external factors. The internal factors include the self-doubt and the loss of self-confidence which is quite normal for anyone who has taken a break from their career, but what is not okay and normal are the…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Should women be paid for household work? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 2 months ago
We all know that household work done by women is barely acknowledged, we might occasionally applaud them for being selfless and all, but for the most part it is neglected. Why is it so? There might be two reasons for if. First, because it’s unpaid, and second, because of the inherent misogyny in people’s minds.
So coming to the first possible…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic How much it is safe for women to travel through public transport? in the forum Safety and Security 2 years, 2 months ago
Our world has developed a lot during the past decades and centuries, but one thing that has remained constant is the failure of governments to make this world SAFE for women. Women live in a constant fear of the threats that society poses to them day after day. One such threat is the unsafe public transportation.
Public transport plays a major…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic How to make women more aware about their rights? in the forum Rights & Laws 2 years, 2 months ago
Rights, something that every woman (and man) is supposed to have. But are women completely aware of their rights? The answer is sadly no. The majority of women remain unaware of their basic rights. They don’t have anyone who can inform them about their rights. They sadly spend their lives in ignorance while bearing the tortures of this patriarchal…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Importance of women self defense. in the forum Gender-based Violence 2 years, 2 months ago
We live in a world where heinous crimes against women like rape and acid attacks are very common to hear. We live in a world where every woman, regardless of her age, fears for her life everytime she steps out of her home. What is the solution to all this? Of course, the best solution is to provide so much education and awareness that people don’t…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Fairy Tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty have women as passive characters… in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 2 months ago
Fairy tales that are often narrated to children as bedtime stories are highly misogynistic and sexist. These stories have been known to portray women as nothing but damsels in distress. These stories have a way of depicting women as passive characters who are not capable of protecting themselves. The princesses in these stories are not even given…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Are women equally encouraged to 'follow their passion' as men are? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 2 months ago
Dreams and passion: something that every individual has. And it is a very exhilarating feeling to get encouraged to follow your dreams and passion. But, are women equally encouraged to follow their passion as men are? Sadly, no. It is very rare to see women getting encouraged by the society to follow their passion, they aren’t even encouraged by…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Toys should be gender neutral in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 2 months ago
Toys are just something that are intended for the children to play with. They range from a doll to a an action figure and many more. In the society, there’s a common perception that some toys are designed specifically for girls while others are specifically for boys. These perceptions do nothing but just create a sort of divide between gender from…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Marital rape isn't legal, and that's okay? in the forum Rights & Laws 2 years, 2 months ago
Thank you SO much for bringing up this topic. Indeed, no means no, but our society has a long way to go in understanding its true meaning, especially when it comes to marital rape. It’s shocking and disgusting to know that Marital rape is still legal in India. How can something as horrific as rape be legal just because it was done inside a…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Is it right to judge women because of their dress size? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 2 months ago
There is a common notion in the society of what kinds of dresses are appropriate and “modest” enough for women. But no matter what a woman chooses to wear, she is always judged for it; either she is too backwards for wearing traditional clothes everyday that cover her whole body or she is “asking for it” if she wears something even slightly…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Understanding Sexism in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 2 months ago
Sexism basically means discrimination or different treatment based on sex or gender. Men and women both are equal victims of sexism when it comes to present day society. Sexism is the ideology that has led us to believe that professions are reserved for either men or women, and that in turn has made many industries male or female dominated. Even…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Menstrual cups over pads? in the forum Access to Healthcare 2 years, 2 months ago
As a person who uses menstrual cup, my answer to the above question is big yes! Menstrual cups are a hassle-free and environmentally conscious way to meet your period needs. Not only are they reusable upto 10 years, they make it very easy to travel during your periods. Most of the period products like sanitary pads and tampons need to be changed…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic How does feminism help us understand society in the forum Feminism 2 years, 2 months ago
Feminism is the movement that aims to fully take down patriarchy and achieve the liberation of women. Feminism has turned a lot more from a movement today, it has a become a belief, a belief for a better world, a free world for people of all genders. Feminism has become a ray of hope for people, hope for a better society, an accepting…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic White women with African hairstyles. Is it Cultural Appropriation? in the forum General Discussions 2 years, 2 months ago
Cultural appropriation means the exploitative or oppressive cooptation of elements of one culture by members of a different culture. Now one might wonder how can the cooptation of one’s culture by another be oppressive or exploitative? Well the answer to this question lies in the way one culture is treated by the privileged majority. Take for…[Read more]
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Aditi Sahu replied to the topic Is Feminism against Men? in the forum Feminism 2 years, 2 months ago
Feminism is the movement that aims to dismantle patriarchy and liberate women. When feminists talk about the upliftment of women, a lot of insecure people convince themselves that feminism is trying to downcast men by uplifting women. It is a human tendency to believe that when someone is not talking about their rights, then that someone must be…[Read more]
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