Afshan Iqbal
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic A woman has the sole decision in requesting an abortion. in the forum Maternal Health 2 years, 2 months ago
A woman has the sole decision in requesting an abortion. Definitely! Women have the right to choose whatever they think is best for them. It is a woman’s right to choose whatever she wants. Being able to make her own decisions about her health, body and sexual life is the right of every woman. The right to abortion is vital for gender equality. t…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Why #metoo movement failed to create an impact in India? in the forum General Discussions 2 years, 2 months ago
In October 2018, the Me Too movement against sexual abuse and harassment perpetrated by powerful men in society reached India. A number of women came out with allegations of harassment on social media and other platforms. Me too movement in India was started by Tanushree Dutta who accused Nana Patekar of sexual misconduct in a professional work…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Even in top positions, women face challenges… in the forum Gender Barriers and Solutions to Leadership 2 years, 2 months ago
Even in top positions, women face challenges. Which is indeed true. Being a woman is strenuous, they get opinionated at every point and this society always finds reasons to judge a woman on the basis of her looks, speech, or personality. Women are considered “too emotional and sensitive” for hard work. As we see, the times have changed and it’…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Whether self defence training be become compulsory for girls? in the forum Gender-based Violence 2 years, 2 months ago
More than 370,000 cases of crimes against women were reported in 2020, as per the Government of India. In 2021, there was a 30 percent rise in complaints of crimes against women. These are not just statistics, this is an eye-opener for all of us that should alarm us about the crimes that women are facing against them which increase every day.…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Is it SAFE for Women to Travel India? in the forum Safety and Security 2 years, 2 months ago
Women are not safe in their own homes let alone travelling alone in India. Women’s safety is a big issue in our country and that is the reason that women have the fear of traveling alone after a certain time limit and a certain place. India is a vast country that needs to be explored but women kill their dreams because of the solo travel fear. L…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal started the topic A woman's right to choose in the forum General Discussions 2 years, 2 months ago
What is a choice? It is the entitlement of a person to make the decision of their own life. Choice is a basic right of every human being. So why when a woman makes a choice for herself, it becomes a problem for everyone else? Women have the right to choose whatever they think is best for them. It is a woman’s right to choose whatever she wants. B…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Should women be paid for household work? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 2 months ago
Should women be paid for household work? It’s complex but the easy answer is NO.
First of all, if a woman has chosen to be a homemaker, then it will be a humiliation for her. If a woman is doing household work without being forced then obviously it will hurt her and it will be very stupid to put a price tag on the efforts and love with which a w…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Period poverty and stigma in the forum Water & Sanitation 2 years, 2 months ago
Period was a topic that has remained behind closed doors and was only discussed by women. Things have changed drastically since then but still period or menstruation has remained a taboo in our country. Mensuration is perceived as unclean or embarrassing, inhibiting even the mention of menstruation whether in public or in private especially in the…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Why is Martial Rape Legal in India? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 2 months ago
Marital rape or any type of rape is RAPE!!
Nobody I repeat nobody has the right to do this offense no matter if you’re a stranger or a lover or even husband. Rape is a crime and by no means it can be justified whatsoever. Marital rape stands against the light of the right to equality, the right to life with dignity, personhood, sexual, and…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic How false body positivity is being forced on social media by influencers. in the forum General Discussions 2 years, 2 months ago
A very important topic indeed, false body positivity is being forced on social media by influencers. I completely agree. A perfect body is just a myth that humans, especially women are made to believe in. False body positivity is a tool that influencers use to propagate their idea of beauty which is completely baseless. Slim body, curves, no acne,…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Understanding Sexism in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 2 months ago
Sexism is prejudice or discrimination typically against women. Sexism is basically stereotyping of females and it supports patriarchal norms. It is simply a disease that is persisting in our society. It is present among us in so many ways like a family being identified by a male and not a female and the concept that a man is supposed to work…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic How can one promote gender equality in classroom? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 3 months ago
Gender equality is a human right. When we teach children about gender equality from the start then the society will prosper. The base of any belief and thoughts are built from childhood and when the child who has learned the valid things grows up, he/she becomes an ideal human. Why are these concepts of misogyny, misandry, inequality, superiority,…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic What is Feminism Is and What it isn’t in the forum Feminism 2 years, 3 months ago
Feminism is the belief that men and women should have equal rights. It’s about acknowledging both the genders equally, none more or less than the other. It’s about assuring that girls and women get the same opportunities that boys and men get in their lives. It’s about learning, unlearning, and relearning the basic concept associated with women…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Why aren't women considered funny? in the forum General Discussions 2 years, 3 months ago
Women aren’t considered funny in comparison to men. Why? It’s not like they don’t have the humorous capability. The problem is of acknowledgment. When a man says something funny, a woman acknowledges it while when a woman says something funny, the degree of acknowledgment doesn’t come as much and it’s also about the portrayal of women in society,…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Toys should be gender neutral in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 3 months ago
Toys should be gender-neutral? Of course. The base of any belief and thoughts are built from childhood and when the child who has learned the valid things grows up, he/she becomes an ideal human. Why are these concepts of misogyny, misandry, inequality, superiority, and many other stereotypes present in our society? It is because children from…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic The status of menstrual leave policy in India in the forum Employment Opportunities 2 years, 3 months ago
Period was a topic that has remained behind closed doors which was only discussed by women. Things have changed drastically since then but still period or menstruation has remained taboo in our country, a thing as natural as menstruating is associated with such shame or embarrassment baffles me. Menstruating is taboo in India! When women are on…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Importance of women self defense. in the forum Gender-based Violence 2 years, 3 months ago
A very important topic indeed where both the proposals are valid. Women need self-defense training but at the same time what is the government doing for our safety that we need to be trained to protect ourselves? I feel the Government will never be able to provide us full safety so it’s up to us now that we should be trained and protect o…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Debate: How Women Can Become Good Leaders? in the forum Gender Barriers and Solutions to Leadership 2 years, 3 months ago
As we see, the times have changed and it’s not just a man’s world anymore. Women are making an impact in every field and they are leading in every way. There is no place where we find women any less than men. So, it’s very important to lift women and give them the well-deserved positions that society has always ignored just because of their gende…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Why is work-life balance predominantly preached to women? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 3 months ago
As we see, the times have changed and it’s not just a man’s world anymore. Women are making an impact in every field and they are leading in every way. There is no place where we find women any less than men. So, it’s very important to give them the well-deserved positions that society has always ignored just because of their gender. Women were…[Read more]
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Afshan Iqbal replied to the topic Should Self-defense Be Included In The School Curriculum? in the forum Safety and Security 2 years, 3 months ago
Looking at the number of crimes happening every day especially against girls is alarming enough to include Self-defense training in schools across the country. If self-defense training is included in the school curriculum it will help children to be shielded from abuse and violence. Crimes like child trafficking and child-abusing are rapidly…[Read more]
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