Anika
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Anika replied to the topic Why is homosexuality against Indian culture? in the forum LGBTQ Issues & Rights 2 years, 11 months ago
Homosexuality isn’t supported by most Indian people. They think it’s a sin and that it’s not normal. People of the LGBTQ+ Community are no different from us except that they love and are attracted to people of the same gender. Our country is known to be homophobic with many politicians disagreeing with homosexuality. In my opinion, it’s a human…[Read more]
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Anika replied to the topic Debate : Gender Equality or Gender Justice? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 11 months ago
The two terms, ‘Gender Justice’ and ‘Gender Equality’ are two confusing terms. They are similar, but when you find out the meaning of both the terms, it is much easier to differentiate it and make a choice on what you want. Gender equality means equal access to opportunities for both the genders. Gender justice refers to the systemic redistr…[Read more]
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Anika replied to the topic Does domestic violence affect children at home? in the forum Gender-based Violence 2 years, 11 months ago
Yes, it definitely affects the child at home. Although the victim definitely goes through a lot of pain; the impact of being a witness of abuse affects the child in many ways.
The child might be the perpetrator of the crime to their partner in the future if they do not get the required help. Children who are witnesses of abuse tend to do the same…[Read more] -
Anika replied to the topic Women empowerment, reality or still a dream? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 11 months ago
Women empowerment is defined as the empowering of women, making them feel more confident and better about themselves. It is important to have women empowerment to not only uplift them by making them more confident but to also consult them on matters, educating them and respecting them.
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Anika replied to the topic Should Motherhood Be A Choice? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Yes, Motherhood is a choice and not an obligation. When asked about what makes an ideal woman, few of the answers include “good wife” or “good mother” Doesn’t a woman have more defining qualities which makes her who she is? Who are we to decide what she should and shouldn’t be?
People have such double standards for men and women. This debate w…[Read more] -
Anika replied to the topic Is Sexism Among Teenagers a Real Thing? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Sexism is the discrimination based on one’s gender, mainly to women.
To answer the question that sexism among teenagers exists and is a real thing, Yes. It does exist.
In school, many are not allowed to talk to boys because they feel that they might distract the boys. The uniforms have to cross a certain length otherwise they’re not allowed in…[Read more] -
Anika replied to the topic Women in Combat Roles in the forum Women & New Roles 2 years, 11 months ago
I feel that Proposal A is the best option for women. Regardless of age and gender, both men and women should have equal opportunities, combat roles being one of them. It is true that women are seen as the weaker sex and are considered incapable of doing anything like this. But, to the women who are capable and eager to fight for their country, who…[Read more]
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Anika replied to the topic Female foeticide , A sin! Put this practice in dustbin! in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Women are sadly not equal in this country; it is shown even before birth. After finding out the sex of the baby and if by any chance it is a girl child, abortion is undergone in certain areas. It is illegal but is unfortunately very prevalent even today. It is not to be confused with female infanticide which is the killing of the girl child after…[Read more]
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Anika replied to the topic Is menstrual education a major concern? in the forum Reproductive Health & Rights 2 years, 11 months ago
Yes. Menstrual education is a must. There is a stigma surrounding periods which should stop. Many don’t have basic knowledge on periods due to this. It often leads to problems which could have been avoided if it was taught.
I feel that if menstrual education was taught in schools that it would be a great advantage. Girls would not only know better…[Read more] -
Anika replied to the topic 140 million girls will become child brides between 2011 and 2020! in the forum Child Marriage 2 years, 11 months ago
Child Marriage is not a new thing. It has been going on for years. Unfortunately it is still going on in certain areas but the cases are significantly less. The words ‘child’ and ‘marriage’ should not and should never be together in the same sentence. When you are a child, that’s what you are. Children deserve the bare minimum, which is a good and…[Read more]
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Anika replied to the topic Marital rape isn't legal, and that's okay? in the forum Rights & Laws 2 years, 11 months ago
Rape, no matter what the circumstances, who or where it happened is illegal. It is not just a crime, it also affects the victim in many ways, mentally and physically. People have disgusting attitudes about rape and the case with marital rape is no better.
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Anika replied to the topic Toys should be gender neutral in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Toys should definitely be gender neutral. Even from the starting of childhood, people unintentionally (or intentionally) assign gender roles by giving them toys according to the gender. For example: Girls usually get Barbies and Boys usually get cars or trucks. As a person who was interested in both, I think that people should ask the child what…[Read more]
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Anika replied to the topic Female actresses should not use their femininity for promotion. in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Women are not respected in general. We can see the amount of double standards regarding how people treat men and how people treat women. Women are mocked for just about everything and are made fun of when they voice their concerns. We can’t even have an interest without people judging us.
Women who have feminine traits in them are not respected.…[Read more]
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Anika replied to the topic Women Exploitation in Modern Society in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Many feel that women are treated better than before. While that might be right to an extent, people do not treat women well even today.
Many women find it hard to live here because they are scared for their lives. This should not be the case. The cases of rape, domestic violence are sexual harassment are increasing by the day. Many women are…[Read more]