Mayuravarshini Mohana
@mayura
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Mayuravarshini Mohana replied to the topic Does society discriminate against women with adopted children? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Women with adopted children are looked at with a staunch sense of disapproval. The discrimination is partly owed to the taboo around adoption and the rest concerns the sanctification of motherhood. It is indeed ironic that with the kind of stifling emphasis placed on motherhood, a woman who embraces it through unconventional means is criticized.…[Read more]
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Mayuravarshini Mohana replied to the topic Debate : Gender Equality or Gender Justice? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 11 months ago
Gender equality supports a myth that the qualms of every individual in the society can be resolved through equal distribution of opportunities and resources. To be more precise, gender equality is blind to the existence of social stratification. Each individual is uniquely located within hierarchical frameworks and with unique positioning comes…[Read more]
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Mayuravarshini Mohana replied to the topic Should Motherhood Be A Choice? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Motherhood is one of the ways through which society ties down women. Having a child is a major life decision and most often than not, it is forced upon women. It is an act of usurping one of the most fundamental rights of any human being- the right to control one’s body. An immediate and intense pressure a newly married woman faces in the I…[Read more]
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Mayuravarshini Mohana replied to the topic Importance of women self defense. in the forum Gender-based Violence 2 years, 11 months ago
A lot of healthy and constructive discussion surrounding women’s rights and safety have begun impacting a positive change in society. However, the theoretical space around women’s empowerment and safety is progressing at a much faster rate than its corresponding effect on reality. It certainly does take time for the world to fully mature into a s…[Read more]
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Mayuravarshini Mohana replied to the topic Women Exploitation in Modern Society in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
To put it in simple terms, in the modern world woman is overworked and exhausted. While women empowerment has brought her out of the kitchen to pursue a career and financial independence, it doesn’t address her ‘obligated’ return to it post office-hours. An exhaustive day at the office transitions to a pile of dishes at home. Running the house…[Read more]
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Mayuravarshini Mohana became a registered member 2 years, 11 months ago