Tanima
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Tanima replied to the topic When a woman 'decides' to give up her career… in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
In our Indian culture, maximum of girls grow up knowing that whether she’ll become successful in her career or not, she has to be a perfect wife, a perfect daughter-in-law. Thus studying and growing on the path of success is a secondary choice, cooking and doing household works are essential not as a living necessity but as for being a perfect…[Read more]
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Tanima replied to the topic Imbalanced sex ratio affects women the most. Discuss. in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Gender ratio, according to anthropology and demography the ratio of males to females in population is called sex-ratio or gender-ratio. An ideal sex ratio is 1:1, though practically it’s like 1.06:1.06 and only a few countries have succeeded to maintain it. Most of countries are suffering from imbalanced sex-ratio and sadly India is one of them…[Read more]
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Tanima replied to the topic Why is work-life balance predominantly preached to women? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 11 months ago
As we all kn, in our Indian culture, women are always expected to do household chores, look after their family and their needs. Staying inside protected walls , hidden from the outside world, constraining their dreams,liberty,that’s what women are supposed to do.
However it’s good to see that today’s world has a lot of difference. Though women…[Read more] -
Tanima replied to the topic Why women should be encouraged to take individual health plan? in the forum Access to Healthcare 2 years, 11 months ago
In our world, specially in India, women are always expected to serve, to give. After a certain age her demands are stamped as selfish desires. They are taught to live for their husband, children and family selflessly.
However among the so called selfless services, we often forget that women have a body too which need proper care, the womb where…[Read more] -
Tanima replied to the topic How Do Marital Adornments Impact Women’s Lives? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
We already have become aware about importance of Martial arts, specially in women’s life as rape, sexual assault, unwilling touch are increasing day by day. It’s absolutely necessary to make practicing martial arts in daily life to make our female feel physically and mentally strong.
However in today’s world, not everyone is used to make a place…[Read more] -
Tanima 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, 11 months ago
No, I strongly contradict this theory.
Ok, let me ask you what is the basic difference between men and women.
Have any answer? Yaa, not having penis and uterus. Is it? So what difference is made by a penis or uterus?
Peeing process?- not a big deal.
Periods? – men also can have illness for 3 days in a month so let’s leave it.
Yes, there’s…[Read more] -
Tanima replied to the topic Should women be paid for household work? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 11 months ago
No, I don’t acknowledge this theory. Obviously I’m not supporting our long extent custom of having women , mainly wives as a 24×7 worker.
What I’m getting into is, doing our own household works are among the basic life-skills which everyone must know in order to have a great living without depending on someone else. But it is obviously not…[Read more] -
Tanima replied to the topic Do women play a role in upholding patriarchy? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
Sadly yes. Here we are continuously struggling for the future where men and women can walk side by side. But the worst contrust of this idea is women herself. Our women society either truly are supporter of rigid patriarchy or indirectly upholding the sense of patriarchy, even more than male society himself.
You ask how?
It’s seen in our mother,…[Read more] -
Tanima replied to the topic Laws on transgender are really helping them? in the forum LGBTQ Issues & Rights 2 years, 11 months ago
First of all, about transgender people, the most feared issue is our society. Yes, government has launched a few schemes on 2014,’16 to make this discrimination clear, to allow them as a third-gendre and give them proper access to education, health Organization, employment and so on. But how much these issues make any better position for hizras…[Read more]
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Tanima replied to the topic Working mothers hinder their children's development. Is it true? in the forum Employment Opportunities 2 years, 11 months ago
Ok, let me first clear about it, we are talking about a mother’s love which is appreciated as above all the relationships. It’s said and of course true that maybe you can leave your mother, but she is not gonna leave you until her last breath. And I feel it’s true for each and every mother whether she is biological or not, working or housewife.…[Read more]
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Tanima replied to the topic Why is homosexuality against Indian culture? in the forum LGBTQ Issues & Rights 2 years, 11 months ago
It’s believed majorly that ‘the idea of homosexuality is an illess, brought by the western culture’
We,Indians proudly claimed it. Though after banishing homosexuality from section 377,court doesn’t agree for homosexual marriage yet, our society still have a long time to accept that this theory is absolutely normal.
Primarily you can say, there’s…[Read more] -
Tanima replied to the topic Are women the only victims of gender inequality? in the forum Gender Justice 2 years, 11 months ago
Gender inequality, is not a social norm for girls any more. 90% of our thinking process is based on that only issue, directly or indirectly. And the most shocking part that nobody take into consideration, is it is not only in root of women exploitation, but to men harassment too. Believe me, how much women are getting violated, men too are…[Read more]
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Tanima replied to the topic How Facial Recognition Technology Preserve Patriarchal Norms? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
So at first let us know what is a facial recognition technology. Of course everyone of us has smart phones in our hands and an front camera which says us about automatic facial recognition at the times of clicking pictures or unlocking our phone with facelock, showing different age number, some shows emotional status in our screen and so on.
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Tanima replied to the topic Why is Maternal Health So Important? in the forum Maternal Health 2 years, 11 months ago
Yes, maternal health during and after pregnancy is one of those most important issues one should be worried about. But sadly not only in India, even modern countries doesn’t care about it much. As it’s still a belief that motherhood is women’s duty and they just leave it like some dying soldier in war. First of all nobody asked her about her…[Read more]
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Tanima replied to the topic How Has The Govt Dealt With Domestic Violence So Far? in the forum Gender-based Violence 2 years, 11 months ago
Domestic violence is another heinous truth of our tormented society. Here, in India, we worship our mother ,daughters and wives as goddess of wealth and goodwill, someone who brings all good in a house. But it’s one of the most shocking truth that according to National family and health survey in 2005,total lifetime prevalence of domestic violence…[Read more]
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Tanima replied to the topic Still house chores are women’s duty. Why? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
” Want a 5.8 ft, slim, fare, educated, good-looking girl , accustomed with all types of household chores. If you are interested, please contact at-……… ”
What? Every one of us have read this kind of advertisement at least once in our life, a perfect marriage proposal, published on a daily newspaper. Right?
It’s not that only type of course,…[Read more] -
Tanima replied to the topic Ancient feminist issues and how we have evolved from them? in the forum Feminism 2 years, 11 months ago
From the ancient through mediaval to modern age, places, governing body, society status and everything has changed so far without one thing, women exploitation. Though we can see early vedic and vedic age holds women as higher status, but it was from the later vedic age and until now, state of women is decreasing gradually.
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Tanima replied to the topic Should Motherhood Be A Choice? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
‘ Being mother is a dream, every woman has’
‘Motherhood is a blessing’
‘Being mother and look after your children is a woman’s first duty’
Recognized those lines?
Yes, even we ourselves said this to someone either as a greeting or an advice of life.
But have we ever asked that woman how she’s feeling? Does she really want to be mother now?…[Read more] -
Tanima replied to the topic What do you think about changing of portrayal of women in Bollywood? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 2 years, 11 months ago
When we’re talking about Bollywood, we must keep it mind that er are talking about biggest entertainment industry in India. You may find a man without knowing of surrounding but can’t find one completely without Bollywood. It has a huge impact on society.
But the worst thing is so much impact is being on wrong direction continuously.
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Tanima replied to the topic How to make women more aware about their rights? in the forum Rights & Laws 2 years, 11 months ago
The primary answer will be education, of course. ‘Padega India tabhi to badega India’.
But now if I’ll ask that we’ve already taken measures to educate our girl child. And fortunately a large number of children from even rural areas are attending schools , thanks to government policies. But is that so, then why after so many years still our girls…[Read more] - Load More