anshika agarwal
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anshika agarwal replied to the topic Why are women so emotional? in the forum General Discussions 2 years, 11 months ago
One of the most common thing we heard in society is women are so emotional. Emotions are not based on gender. It is regardless of gender. But from childhood boys are told that they don’t cry, it’s a girly habit. Why? Why men can’t cry? Why they can’t show their emotions? Why they can’t be weak sometimes?
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anshika agarwal replied to the topic Are women sufficiently aware of the symptoms of breast cancer? in the forum Access to Healthcare 2 years, 11 months ago
No, still women are not sufficiently aware of the symptoms of breast cancer. The Breast Cancer Awareness Month is organised in every October in world that helps to increase attention and awareness among women. It’s a good initiative.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world. Still there is not sufficient knowledge on the causes of…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Is menstrual education a major concern? in the forum Reproductive Health & Rights 2 years, 11 months ago
Definitely Yes! Menstrual education is a major concern. Girls should be taught about the onset of menstruation in their school and by their family members too. She must be properly educated before her first menstruation cycle.
There are alot of things that girls should be aware of related to menstruation . The important one is Menstrual hygiene.…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Why aren't women considered funny? in the forum General Discussions 2 years, 11 months ago
Why aren’t women considered funny?
Women are not considered funny. People say one thing that women can’t do is crack a joke. Men still want them to be shy and be in the four walls of house.
People are funny and these people can be men or women but women’s gender doesn’t allows them to be funny. Why she can’t be funny? Who are you to judge her? Men…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Our society has begun unlearning colourism. Reality or Illusion? in the forum General Discussions 2 years, 11 months ago
Our society has begun unlearning Colourism. Reality or illusion?
In Indian society colourism is still there. It’s not an illusion its a reality. Society is still far away from ending colourism. Colourism is basically a discrimination based on one’s skin complexion.
In Bollywood movies mostly villians are portrayed as dark skin and heroes as fair s…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Beauty pageants for women is actually empowering and not sexist. in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Beauty pageants have always been a topic of discussion. Some people see them as sexist for women but in reality they are empowering for women.
The girls who take part in these beauty contests results in being more responsible young women who engage in activities that helps in building the country. Beauty contests have an impact on women…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Why is Maternal Health So Important? in the forum Maternal Health 2 years, 11 months ago
Maternal health is the health of women at the time of pregnancy and child birth. It revolves around the health and wellness of women, particularly when they are pregnant, at the time they give birth, and during child-raising. Motherhood has been considered as a fulfilling natural experience that is emotional to them a high percentage of women go…[Read more]
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anshika agarwal replied to the topic Why is work-life balance predominantly preached to women? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 11 months ago
In old times this patriarchy society, especially men had thought of them as being the protectors and earners of their families, as due to their income family is living they should be valued to another level in the family. Women are more likely to be appreciated for being good wives and daughter in laws.
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anshika agarwal replied to the topic How much it is safe for women to travel through public transport? in the forum Safety and Security 2 years, 11 months ago
It is not at all safe for women to travel through public transport. In india only 9% women feel public transport is safe while 3% women claims that it is completely unsafe.
A majority of women claimed that public transport is safe in day time and it’s unsafe only at nights. One of key issues raised by women was that it’s condition should be…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic How Do Marital Adornments Impact Women’s Lives? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Marital adornments impact women’s life in a bad way. Advertisements are made for enriching the stereotypes among the people. The way in which men and women are represented in advertisements show the stereotypes of men and women happening in the society.
Why it is considered that fasting for husband after marriage results in his long life? Why…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic How can professional women overcome imposter syndrome? in the forum Employment Opportunities 2 years, 11 months ago
Imposter syndrome refers to psychologically believing that you aren’t capable or competent as others perceive you to be.
To overcome imposter syndrome working professionals should become a speaker, mentor or thought decider. It’s the best way to overcome imposter syndrome to teach and mentor. They can write their whole career. By writing and s…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Patriarchy Is Bad and Feminism is Good. Your View? in the forum Feminism 2 years, 11 months ago
Yes patriarchy is bad and feminism is good. Patriarchy says how masculinity is seen as better, more respected and hold more privileges than women. Femininity says there must be equal respect for women like men in society.
There are some features to the rules of masculinity that makes men feel uncomfortable in their own minds and personalities.…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Fairy Tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty have women as passive characters… in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Everytime a girl learnt the story of Cinderella she gets to know that life is beautiful after getting your prince charming. He is the man of your dreams. These stories tells that life has only happy moments after marrying to you prince charming and you will become the Cindrella of today’s world.
But it’s high time we introduced them to the r…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Should women be paid for household work? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 11 months ago
No, women should not be paid for household work. Because they are not you servant to whom you need to paid. She is doing household work because she is considering that house of her. If you want to pay her then just help her in work it is everything she wishes from you.
Is payment for work going to uplift the position of women? Who will pay for the…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Why a women is expected to be compromising more in a marriage? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
People expect women to sacrifice herself and work for their in laws whole heartedly. In india people see every relationship as successful, but if we go deeper we will get to know that it is all because of women who had sacrificed herself, her will, her desires for adjust in the family.
The woman empowerment continues until she gets married. In…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Does society discriminate against women with adopted children? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Yes! Society discriminate against women with adopted children. Because in India every family wishes to have a child of their own as he has to take the famile ahead. It should definitely a blood relation.
It’s disheartening and disgusting thing a women can face. When some women have complications in conceiving. She is given different names by the…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Should self-defense for girls be made compulsory? in the forum Gender-based Violence 2 years, 11 months ago
Yes! definitely. In India women are not safe at all. India is the fourth unsafe country for women. Delhi, India’s capital is the most unsafe city. That’s why they need learning of self defense. Self defense is a very important training in the kind of world we are living today.
In india we most commonly listen the cases of rape, murder,…[Read more]
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anshika agarwal replied to the topic Still house chores are women’s duty. Why? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Still house chores are women’s duty. Why?
Yes! Still house chores are women’s duty.When it comes to household work women has most responsibilities. Men are also becoming feminist and helping women in women empowerment but household chores are still done by women.
Many women still believe that household chores is the duty of women. Household c…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic How to make women more aware about their rights? in the forum Rights & Laws 2 years, 11 months ago
Every woman should have the freedom to make her own choices and to put her desire. For that she must know her right. But in India, there are more than 50% women who still don’t know their rights. Women’s movements are the only way to change this.
We can make them more aware about their rights by some methods. Firstly we can raise our voice. At t…[Read more] -
anshika agarwal replied to the topic Do girls mature faster than boys? If so, what should be our reaction to that? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
It is a common and most spoken statement that we have listened “Girls mature faster than boys”. But it’s only society’s mindful thoughts. But in reality nothing like that happens. Their brains are equally matured.
Girls puberty age can be seen before boy’s maturity but that doesn’t mean she is more matured. It’s society that tell small girls…[Read more] - Load More