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The Gandhiwad On Women Empowerment!

Written By: Sonali
October 2, 2020
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Can women be compared to men? Are they equal to them? Given the biological differences, are women psychologically different from men or cerebrally inferior to them? This is a long far war which is infinitely unending and brain-draining. I say the answer ‘no’ but the millennia of oppression, perception and relegation have pushed the womenfolk downwards the human civilization.

With the nation set up on the blazing fire of transgression, hatred and violence, there is a constant need to go back to history — to the time where our leaders emplaced an example of veracity, morals and unwavering principles.

On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, I’m sharing some of his views that concern Indian society and humanity — that somehow also impacts the women of our country.

“Women have been suppressed under custom and law for which man was responsible and in the shaping of which she had no hand. Rules of social conduct must be framed by mutual cooperation and consultation. Women have been taught to regard themselves as slaves of men. Women must realize their full status and play their part as equals of men.” — Mahatma Gandhi.[Source]

According to Gandhi’s views, women should not be treated as objects of fascination or contentment but as ‘honored comrades in common service’. 

We acknowledge Shastras that portrays Sita, Draupadi, and Damayanti as women of firm, pure and self-controlled character. Yes, they were firm and self-controlled, but how can one assess their purity, and based on what? Is purity only limited to sexual purity? Or is it the only aspect to judge the character of a woman?

Ages have passed, but the assessment of a woman based on her sexual purity, or say virginity, still holds for this society. Women like Sita, Draupadi, and Damayanti, though, stood up on their ‘character test’, yet, they were oppressed by the men of their society and succumbed to its social system. 

These women cannot be considered as the ideal or role models for today’s women. Modern women are more aware of their rights and opportunities and therefore keep raising voice for it.

Gender equality

Both men and women are equal, and women must not have any legal disability which is not suffered by men.

Chastity

Why is there all this morbid anxiety about female purity? Have women any say in the matter of male purity? Female or male purity cannot be superimposed from without.

Our society has always been obsessed with female purity right from the Satyuga — and it still burns flesh and souls for the same. 

Dowry system

The dowry system is also a result of the caste system. Gandhiji was very clear about this right from the beginning — that ‘the abolition of caste will lead to the abolition of dowry’ and demanding dowry is nothing but discrediting womanhood and men demanding dowry must be excommunicated.

He always advocated inter-caste marriages and expected chivalry from men.

Widow remarriage

Mahatma Gandhi was always against child marriages and strongly supported remarriages for child widows. He believed that getting rid of enforced widowhood was one way to save society. He stated that widowhood imposed by religion or custom is an unbearable yoke and defiles the home by secret vice and degrades religion.

Divorce

Though Gandhiji believed that marriage is a state of discipline, he also affirmed that the bond could be broken by one partner if the other one breaks discipline. Yes, divorce is not the only alternative, but marriages confer no right upon one partner to demand obedience of the other.

He supported women’s education immensely and encouraged them to uphold their natural rights. A woman should know the art of saying no even to her husband and must not agree to be a medium to satisfy her man’s carnal desire. 

While his certain views don’t sync with modern society, what he wrote and expressed almost a century ago was a milestone for the women’s fight for her rights and needs. 

At a time, when women are fighting for their freedom and society is burning in the name of over-liberated feminism, Infano aims at bringing you the stories of courage, inspiration and stubbornness that makes our womenfolk indispensable. #OpinionMatters

October 2 is also celebrated as International Day of Non-Violence to commemorate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

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Sonali

A 'non-9-5 desk job' ambivert geek who chooses her own audience, Sonali loves sharing stories and finding the corners where humanity still exists! She believes that every individual's story is unique and special. She loves writing about the untouched and unspoken segments of society. When not writing, you can find her listening to someone's stories or playing with dogs. Sonali values mental health and encourages people to speak their heart out!

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Doctors Advise To Resume Physical Training Gradually Post Covid-19 Recovery

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
June 23, 2021 | 09:00 AM |
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  • Covid-19 has been wreaking havoc in our lives for a year and pandemic experts and doctors are still updating us with ways to tackle the protocol of prevention, combating the virus, and post-recovery.
  • There has however been a rise in complications for people restarting their routine exercises, and doctors are of the opinion that patients should not start vigorous workouts and physical exercise and training for at least 3 months post a Covid-19 infection.
  • You know your own body better than anyone, how it normally feels when you walk up the stairs when you run when you bike so those things harder for you and you feel a change in your body then that should raise a red flag.
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Covid-19 has been wreaking havoc in our lives for a year and pandemic experts and doctors are still updating us with ways to tackle the protocol of prevention, combating the virus and post-recovery. There has however been a rise in complications for people restarting their routine exercises, and doctors are of the opinion that patients should not start vigorous workouts and physical exercise and training for at least 3 months post a Covid-19 infection.

According to a report in The Times of India, “Intense physical activity of any kind is not recommended immediately after the patient recovers from Covid-19. The lungs that are recovering from the infection cannot keep pace if you immediately start intense physical activity. If the patient was suffering from severe Covid-19, there are chances that they might go into lung fibrosis and suffer complications,” said Dr. Vinay Shekar, head of general medicine at Gandhi Hospital.

Covid exercises

Patients have weakened organs after the infection and any stress can affect the quick recovery of the same because the lung damage needs time to restore back to health. Basic breathing exercises, low-intensity walking, and stretches are recommended but any physical training should be started in phases and under professional or expert guidance after approval from the physician, cardiologist or pulmonologist.

Doctors and scientists are still learning the long-term effects of COVID-19. The virus damages the heart, brain, lungs, and kidneys in some and while many are quick to recover for many others recovery is not so fast. Fatigue, dehydration, loss of energy, body pain are some symptoms that linger long after the infection has subsided.

For people who are particularly active and sportspersons, getting back to their old routine should be a slow process and monitored to avoid any serious complications or damage to the body. Even with that proper nutrition and hydration should be followed to make sure overall health is maintained.

How to restart your fitness journey according to  Dr. Schaefer, Cleveland clinic

  • Listen to your body. If you’re experiencing symptoms like chest pain or heart palpitations, stop exercising immediately and consult with your healthcare provider.
  • Take it easy. Don’t try to “power through” like you used to. Athletes of all ages should follow a gradual progression to get back into exercise. You’ll need to build up the time and intensity of your workouts.
  • Be patient. Even if you were training for a marathon prior to becoming infected, you’ll likely discover that your body has changed a bit, which warrants extra caution. Don’t push too hard on a body that is still trying to recover.

Health complications that can arise post Covid -19 recovery

  • Myocarditis is an inflammatory response of the heart due to a viral infection, such as COVID-19. It can cause swelling in the heart muscle making rigorous activity more difficult and sometimes, even deadly.
  • Student athletes (and any active adult) should complete a supervised, graduated return to sports progression as they head back to practice, training or exercise. This progression is often referred to as Return to Play (RTP) and involves seven stages.

Symptoms to look out for while working out

  • Chest pain or heart palpitations.
  • Nauseous.
  • Headache.
  • High heart rate not proportional to exertion level or prolonged heart rate recovery.
  • Feeling lightheaded or dizzy.
  • Shortness of breath, difficulty catching breath or abnormal, rapid breathing.
  • Excessive level of fatigue.
  • Swelling in the extremities
  • Syncope (passing out).
  • Experiencing tunnel vision or loss of vision.

You know your own body better than anyone, how it normally feel when you walk up the stairs when you run when you bike so those things harder for you and you feel a change in your body then that should raise a red flag.

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

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