How to raise boys in the 21st century!
I wish people feared their sons becoming rapists as much as they fear them being gay. While teaching our daughters to be strong in a patriarchal society, did we teach our sons to understand the concept of women’s autonomy and choice? Raising a son is scary. One day a girl is going to fall for him and I hope he…
Mansplaining
Rhea was driving back with her husband on the way back from a party at their friend’s house a few kilometers away. Raj was sitting beside her and offering driving tips - “The traffic light is turning red. STOP!”,” Slow down; you are approaching the junction”. To top it all, when they neared home he said, “Straight and on the…
WHY SEX EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT, ESPECIALLY FOR GIRLS
Sex education is more than just knowing about sexual intercourse. It is also about making adolescents understand how their body works, educating them about consent, contraceptive measures, sexual health, the psychology of intimacy and a lot many aspects including making wiser decisions in their sex lives. It is so important to have frequent and open conversations with young, growing teenagers…
Being Asexual– This Actress’ Revelation Will Melt Your Heart!
A popular name in the television industry, Sriti Jha has wooed her audiences with her endearing performances in blockbuster shows like Dil Se Di Dua, Saubhagyavati Bhava and Kumkum Bhagya for many years. Sriti Jha is yet again winning hearts and this time the reason is more personal. An old video of Sriti reciting her poem 'Confessions of a Romantic…
Everything is Fine, Yet I Want a Divorce
It was dinner time. I was at the dining table, surfing on my phone waiting for Rahul to finish his office call. I had cooked his favourite Shahi Paneer. I myself was hungry and very tired. It had been a taxing but fruitful day at work. Rahul finished his call, and was excited to see his favourite dish. He filled…
TODAY’S FEMINISM: FULL OF MYTHS
Feminism is all about equality between men and women. Feminism is not the desire for women to be more powerful than men. Throughout history, it has been seen that women have been denied equal rights and opportunities which is why the feminist movement emerged - to empower women and raise awareness about it so that women can exercise equal powers…
STRUGGLES OF THE WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR
Times are changing. A few decades ago, most women were confined to their homes. Tending to the family was their main responsibility and everything else took a back seat – their dreams, their aspirations and everything else. With changing times, this outlook is changing. More and more women are looking to be independent. They want to make decisions about their…
Is digital schooling a cause of tribulation for children and mothers?
“Digital schooling in the Internet age means teaching tomorrow's skills today.” Digital schooling: where about! Integrating technology and education is a complex issue taking many forms that differ in purpose. It can range from replicating existing educational practices as tools for transforming education to bring about new learning. A child’s education is an important factor. But a situation has emerged…