Adrita Chakraborty
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Adrita Chakraborty replied to the topic LGBT themes in hindu mythology in the forum LGBTQ Issues & Rights 1 year, 7 months ago
The essence of Hindu mythology is that every individual is an embodied eternal atman (spirit or soul). Being distinct from the body — including its extended attributes like race, gender, and sexual orientation — every atman originates from the same Divine source and is therefore part of the same spiritual family, deserving the dignity of love, res…[Read more]
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Adrita Chakraborty started the topic Dowry is prohibited in India; but is it really? in the forum Rights & Laws 1 year, 7 months ago
Dowry is a social evil in society that has caused unimaginable tortures and crimes towards women and polluted the Indian marital system. Dowry is payment made in cash or kind to a bride’s in-laws at the time of her marriage. The Government of India has long ago prohibited this act and also launched many schemes in order to uplift the girl’s s…[Read more]
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Adrita Chakraborty started the topic The assumed Gender specific Roles in the forum Gender Barriers and Solutions to Leadership 1 year, 7 months ago
Gender barriers still incite problems in households and workspaces. Societal stereotypes and assumed gender specific roles contribute to a communication gap between all people. Women have assigned roles in society that exacerbate to the gender divide; it is important to remember, however, that not all women fit into a labeled category.
How does…[Read more]