Yash Tiwari
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic In IAS training institute, women civil servants are seen by male colleagues as husband-hunters! in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 3 years, 4 months ago
Female officers seldom mention reluctance to move from home as a factor in their employment by the government. It would seem that in Indian society it is the man who is expected to give up his home and follow his career. However, in the IAS and IPS, women are seen as husband-hunters. Even today, after decades of empowerment, they are seen by their…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic The gender bias practised in Indian hostels. in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 3 years, 4 months ago
The gender discrimination issue has been around for a while in all colleges but never spoke of. Society continuously votes for this bias by being silent and allowing it to happen. Students who argue with the bias or speak about it are harshly punished. You can be expelled from your hostel if you are caught speaking against any kind of…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Top Girls Colleges in India in the forum Access to Education 3 years, 4 months ago
Over the years, many women’s colleges have been established throughout the country. These colleges are dedicated to the cause of women’s education and develop and practice the best methods for their progress. Top Girls Colleges in India cannot be merely the degree which they will leave but it should be something more which they carry in their…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Divorce needs to be normalized- effective steps to remove stigma. in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 3 years, 4 months ago
The nature of divorce has changed dramatically in modern societies. Today, many countries have put procedures and rules in place for handling the splitting of assets, child custody, and the enforcement of support agreements. In liberal democracies regulation of marriage is a matter generally for the state, not religious institutions or families.…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Gender-Neutral Language, Why it is so important? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 3 years, 4 months ago
The practice of gender-neutral language aims to eliminate or neutralize the gender and other social biases adults would unconsciously transmit to children through their use of language. So parents, teachers, caregivers, nurses, doctors, or anyone who interacts with a child should be mindful of using language that doesn’t bias the child toward…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Why do the Indian film industries use the offensive practice of brownface? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 3 years, 5 months ago
Brownface is a practice that emerged when some filmmakers wondered why they couldn’t just light their white actresses to play certain Indian characters (usually roles that required pivotal dancing skills). The practice was lampooned in the popular Hollywood short film, “A Chorus of Disapproval.” When Bollywood actors paint themselves brown for…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Top career related skills for women to learn. in the forum Access to Education 3 years, 5 months ago
Women are 31% behind men in pay, yet they have higher levels of education and experience. What is the reason for this paradox? Harvard Business Review mentioned that women are more likely than men to be judged on their appearance and they are also more likely to have a bad manager that evaluates them in a biased and unfair way. It’s not only…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Are women equally encouraged to 'follow their passion' as men are? in the forum Gender Justice 3 years, 5 months ago
Women like men ought to be encouraged to follow their passion. Passion is the most crucial thing in life. It is the reason for which we are alive. To live a purposeful life, which is what we were all born to do, we need to follow our passion. If we just go with the flow throughout our lives and end up not following our passion then our lives will…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Interior design courses for housewives in the forum Access to Education 3 years, 5 months ago
So interior design skills are those skills which help to make a house beautiful and it’s a very important thing in everyone’s life. Moreover, women have that creative power in their mind they know how to decorate their home so this skill is also among them. The course is designed for homemakers, students & working professionals as well to make…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic The Need for Women Judges in the Higher Judiciary in the forum Gender Divide 3 years, 5 months ago
The number of women judges in the Superior Judiciary is not matching the contribution made by Indian women to society. Out of 767 judges, only 107 are women Judges: that is about 14.85 percent of total strength. This is not reflective of India’s population that constitutes 48 % female and 52 % male according to Census 2011. One of the reforms r…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic The glorification of motherhood. in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 3 years, 5 months ago
The glorification of the mother begins with the child. The child, with his or her limited capacity to understand life and all its complexities, grows up seeing the mother as a strong figure in every sense and thus becomes incapable of defending himself or herself from any possible threat in life. The more he or she is protected by his or her…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic The patriarchy that female sportspersons face. in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 3 years, 5 months ago
Women face more than just this, they are also were forced to be treated as second-class citizens when it comes to sports. Here the male chauvinism is evident in the difference between the kind of recognition male and female sportspersons get. This can be seen as a reflection of the deep-rooted patriarchal attitude even in our society where a boy…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic What are the methods through which toxic masculinity is propagated? in the forum Sexism & Patriarchy 3 years, 5 months ago
Toxic masculinity is the way most men are taught to act by society, even if no one told them to do so. Society often teaches men not to show their emotions, and that being aggressive or dominant means being a “manly” man. Toxic masculinity seems to be mainly propagated through social expectations, as well as through media content targeted tow…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Can homemakers achieve financial independence? in the forum Gender Divide 3 years, 5 months ago
Women are a lot less often than men in making the decisions to spend and save for the household. Men can earn salaries while being involved with their family that is why women are not having any financial management skills. Women no longer tend to take care of their family’s health because of their own busy schedules in pursuing career o…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic The persistent problem of the male gaze. in the forum Gender-based Violence 3 years, 5 months ago
The term “male gaze” was coined by Laura Mulvey in her 1975 essay Visual pleasure and narrative cinema to describe the way the inclusion of women as objects of desire functions in the majority of films to create a space for male scopophilic pleasure. The concept has been appropriated into feminist film theory, where it is used to describe the…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic How difficult is it for women to restart their careers after a break? in the forum Employment Opportunities 3 years, 5 months ago
Several surveys describe the potential hurdles that women face when they return to work after taking a break. Women, especially those who take an extended time away from their careers or even take off for child-rearing years, must think about changes in their skills, how they present themselves, whether to detail their experience to prospective…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence at least once in their life in the forum Gender-based Violence 3 years, 5 months ago
A global report on violence against women released today shows that 35% of women over the age of 15 have experienced physical or sexual violence by someone who was either an intimate partner or a non-partner, such as a friend or family member. The report, Gender-based violence: a global review, was prepared for the World Health Assembly and…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic What are the ways to improve sensitivity about breast feeding? in the forum Health Tips 3 years, 5 months ago
Breast tenderness is normal when you are first starting to breastfeed. You may feel mild pain and discomfort when your baby latches on, or when he or she begins suckling. This pain could be an indication that your breasts are becoming full, which is a sign your body is beginning to produce enough milk. If you don’t feel any pain, but just a little…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Is economic independence still a challenge for women even if they have a steady income of their own? in the forum Gender Justice 3 years, 5 months ago
The economic independence of women can be viewed as the expansion of their capacity to make choices for themselves. However, economic independence is also key to ending the structural violence that keeps women powerless despite their achievements. The World Bank Gender Innovation LAB presents a set of interactive tools that can be used to…[Read more]
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Yash Tiwari replied to the topic Pros & Cons of Ban on Commercial Surrogacy in the forum Reproductive Health & Rights 3 years, 5 months ago
Surrogacy has come a long way since it was first introduced in the 18th century, quite ironically in the West. It has also become one of the most contentious issues in recent times. The opponents of surrogacy particularly target commercialization, which they view as exploitative and morally atrocious. On the other hand, the legal systems of many…[Read more]
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