simran arora
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simran arora replied to the topic When a man cooks food it is called as an Art but when a woman cooks food it is called as her Duty. Why? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 9 months ago
Women have been restricted in their households for centuries. The only reason was to perform their duties to feed and nurture their families. Perhaps, it is obvious for society to interpret that a woman must cook food. Even in the modern world, no matter what position a woman holds, one expects her to cook and feed her family. Sometimes, it is…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Female actresses should not use their femininity for promotion. in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 9 months ago
I agree with the statement that female actresses should not use their feminity for promotion. Not all actresses use the female card, but some do you use. Feminism is not about empowering women by giving them more advantages than me. Instead, it is about giving women equal rights as men. Before equality, the step of equity is essential.
A few…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Ancient feminist issues and how we have evolved from them? in the forum Feminism 2 years, 9 months ago
Over the years, the feminist issues concerning the right to vote, educate, make decisions, the choice to work, etc., have changed. Returning to the early 19th and 20th centuries, the concept of feminism began in England, as we know from history. It might have started in other countries as well, but approaching the euro-centric perspective, this…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic When a woman 'decides' to give up her career… in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 9 months ago
When a woman decides to give up her career or her surname after marriage, it could be a choice and vice versa. I believe that there is no multiple choice given, but the only choice that makes a difference. When a woman gets married, her entire life changes entirely. She has a new home, a new family, and things change accordingly. However, the…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Pride Month And It's Importance in the forum LGBTQ Issues & Rights 2 years, 9 months ago
Pride Month and Its Importance
There are only a few significant events that have made their space to the modern world, and one of them is pride month. Before we consider the importance of pride month, let’s step into some history.
On June 28, 1969, a riot took place in New York City in the USA at the Stonewall Uprising. Back then, it was common…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Should Motherhood Be A Choice? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 10 months ago
Yes, motherhood must be taken as a choice and not a compulsion only because society wants it or you are aging. It is no way that a woman wastes this extra special phase of life because one’s family wants a kid. Every woman shares an irony that nobody ever asked them if they wanted to be a mother. Of course, a child brings happiness in life, but…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Why is work-life balance predominantly preached to women? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 10 months ago
The concept of ‘Dharam-Patni’ does not leave the blood of Indian reforms. Even when women are achieving success in different fields, it all falls to that one question. It is, ‘how you will be able to look after your family if you continue working at odd hours.’ Such comments are thrown at the face of a woman like she was born to be a wife. It…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Our society has begun unlearning colourism. Reality or Illusion? in the forum General Discussions 2 years, 10 months ago
Yes, society has begun to accept the revolution to decriminalize colorism or what we usually know as racism. The practice of colorism has been ongoing for centuries, whether it is India or the USA. When comparing the two, there have been different histories about the same concept.
In the modern age, people have begun to decline colorism, and…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Is menstrual education a major concern? in the forum Reproductive Health & Rights 2 years, 10 months ago
Indeed, menstrual education is a major concern for all the sexes in society. The situations are different in rural and urban areas. However, in both, the menstrual cycle is considered dirty and an unhealthy time of the month. In rural areas, the lack of education brings more myths and diseases for girls. At some places, they are not allowed to…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Is there equality in marriages? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 10 months ago
Living in the 21st century and talking about equality rights has only become a talk show. Whether it was a century ago or today, there is less or no equality in marriages. There might be a few relationships where equality could be present, but the other person may name it as compromises.
There are two kinds of equality in marriages considered…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Can it be acknowledged that – generally speaking – men are better at some things than woman, and vice versa? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 10 months ago
The old theory talks about men having the advantage of being physically strong than women. It is an absurd and sexist remark, yet the world agrees with it. I think the statement mentioned above is incorrect. I believe if you dare to work beyond the societal stereotypes, you should move forward and achieve your dreams.
This statement was another…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Should women be paid for household work? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 10 months ago
Only, if we had to pay women for doing household work, why don’t we keep a maid instead? Here, one must acknowledge that it could be a choice of a woman to do household work, and paying her could be disrespecting her ideas. It is quite sensible to note that a woman does not strive to get paid for any household work. However, she wants love, care,…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Challenges faced by female college students in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 10 months ago
We must look towards the details to encourage women to do better while striving for an empowered future. One of the common problems looked out by a girl during her college years is the transport services disappoint more than often. Mostly, girls face sexual or physical harassment in public transportations, and still, it goes unnoticed.
The…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Fairy Tales like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty have women as passive characters… in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 10 months ago
Many people yet believe that narrating fairytales is a good method to improve cognitive power. But over the years, one storyline visualized with different characters has introduced a rather misogynist perspective. For example, fairytales like Cinderella, Rapunzel, etc., impose that women can only be protected from society when a prince charming…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Do women play a role in upholding patriarchy? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 10 months ago
It’s a sad reality, but yes, women do play a role in upholding patriarchy. After years of practicing patriarchy, women have either accustomed themselves to follow the practice or the men in their community force them to follow the rules. When these women face different values in the world, they tend to suppress the people around them with what…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Patriarchy Is Bad and Feminism is Good. Your View? in the forum Feminism 2 years, 10 months ago
I agree with the fact that patriarchy is bad and feminism is good. However, one may misunderstand feminism at times. Feminism represents women’s rights concluding from gender roles, but that is not the only thing. Feminism also expands the world for other gender roles and gives them space to express themselves in society.
Patriarchy formulates…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Are women the only victims of gender inequality? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 10 months ago
While women’s issues of gender inequality are always a talk, only a few people or no one recognizes the impact of gender biases on men. The pain of a man begins since the day society teaches him that ‘you should not cry; instead, you should be strong.’ As much as it is a sexist remark, parents are the first in society to reinforce this idea.…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Does society discriminate against women with adopted children? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 10 months ago
Yes, in many cases, society discriminates against a woman with adopted children. It is more disheartening to witness that people’s disapproval of questioning a mother’s choice not to give birth but adopt the children. Again, it is necessary to have children after marriage. Even if a woman does not have a child after marriage, society judges her,…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Why a women is expected to be compromising more in a marriage? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 10 months ago
Since gender bias began, it seems there is no end to it. Marriages in India came with gender bias where the only member to sacrifice everything was a woman. Bollywood and daily soaps participate in the idea of a sacrificial woman too. Time and again, the objective of motherhood and the dutiful wife repeats itself. If asked the reason, the only…[Read more]
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simran arora replied to the topic Toys should be gender neutral in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 10 months ago
Toys are a mere object of interaction in the world covered with gender inequality or societal standards of which toy refers to whom. Like other objects in the world, toys are in no race. Since childhood, girls find refuge in playing with barbies, while boys find solace in playing outdoor games or video games. Only a few parents in the proportion…[Read more]
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