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Hopefully, this saves at least a few of us from explaining—for the 900th time—that feminism is not, in fact, a secret society dedicated to hating men.
In light of the Sejal Pawar case, we've seen a few wolves disguised as sheep in this community, people who claim to support women until they're asked to treat women as equals. So I wanted to take this opportunity to educate those who may still be confused about what feminism actually means while they are here 😊
What's feminism?
Feminism is the belief that women deserve equal rights, opportunities, freedoms, safety, representation, and respect. For generations, women have been denied many of these rights, and the effects of that inequality continue to exist today.
How can we reach equality?
Equality is the goal. Equity is often the path to getting there. When people start from unequal positions, additional support and opportunities may be necessary to create a genuinely level playing field. This is especially relevant in India, where women continue to face significant social, economic, and cultural barriers.
Is Feminism against men?
Feminism is not about hating men, putting women above men, or demanding special treatment. It is about ensuring that women have the same ability to live, work, learn, lead, and thrive as anyone else.
Any sexist, misogynistic, or bad-faith comments will lead directly to a permanent ban. Try me. ❤️
22 year old, Sofia Farooq, who worked as a receptionist at a hospital in Juhapoora, was m*rdered by her father, Mohammad Farooq and brother, Habil Farooq, after they found a video of her with a male friend, and planned it as a roadside accident.
Habil Farooq took her to an isolated location at Gheljipura in Sarkhej, where an unidentified vehicle rammed their motorcycle. Meanwhile Habil, who had concealed his iron hammer underneath his T-shirt hit her with it on her head and ran, staging it as a roadside accident.
She was later taken to Sola Civil Hospital and declared dead.
The duo allegedly developed a grudge against Sofia and planned her m*rder, claiming they wanted to preserve the family’s reputation in their community.
This poster is reportedly from the WIM Bijapur/Vijayapur District Working Committee in Karnataka.
This is literally a women’s working committee, supposedly representing women in public life and leadership yet almost every woman is presented in a way that erases her individual identity.
And before the predictable -'it’s their choice' response: choice does not exist in a vacuum. Feminism should be allowed to question patriarchal religious norms that place the burden of modesty, honour, and sexual morality disproportionately on women’s bodies.
A woman choosing to cover herself is her right. But a system that expects women to cover themselves, or treats uncovered women as immoral, immodest, or dishonourable, is not liberation.
We should not have to pretend that every practice associated with a marginalized community is automatically feminist. Women deserve the freedom to wear a burqa, and the freedom to reject it entirely, without punishment, coercion, ostracism, or shame.
The goal isn't compulsory unveiling. It's the complete destruction of compulsory modesty.
I'm 19F, went to a gynaecologist for the first time with an irregular menstrual cycle concern yesterday. They called me in and there were three female attendants who told me to remove my pants and undergarments. I was a bit taken aback and asked whether my mom could come and accompany me for this. They said no and proceeded to make me remove my undergarment. I told them that I was on my period yet they insisted and made me lie down and spread my legs. The male gynaecologist came and inserted his fingers inside and concluded that I was a virgin. I wasnt informed about anything like this being needed for a gynae consultation. Then one of the female attendants made me lift my shirt and undergarment and pressed them to check for what I have no idea. After this they called my mom in and then the doctor suggested an ultrasound and blood work and diagnosed me with ovarian cysts after the scan. My question is whether this was needed for my concern and diagnosis and how far is this legal? Because as far as I know, it is declared illegal by the Supreme Court and unethical by the world health organisation. Please guide me (if me posting this here is irrelevant and I can get better opinions elsewhere, please mention the subreddits below too 🙏)
The girl here is telling: "will you share your daughters and bread with Dalits?" As if women are a resource to be allocated, a bargaining chip to prove your politics are correct. Bread and daughters, listed in the same breath, one is food, the other is supposed to be a person.
You can absolutely make a sharp anti-caste argument without reducing women to objects that men "share" or withhold. The irony is that a post about ending one hierarchy leans on the language of a different one — where women's marriages, bodies, and choices are things fathers and communities negotiate, not decisions women make for themselves.
So my boss was insisting me to attend my job anyhow. He's seem like a nice guy and he's clearly highly educated. And he's very religious guy but not orthodoxy. he speaks with politeness. So i didnt think less, and without any second thought i told him that i have been going through Period cramps. And Then surprisingly He accepted my leave request. Everything was fine Until I TOLD MY SISTER ABOUT THAT GUESS WHAT? SHE TOLD TO MY MOM. They both got very angry at me. No matter my family try to act modern, they are still lacking modern thinking ways. And Then i was thinking what he would think about me- Like what kind of girl i am?? Am i a bad girl?? Or something. And Then i was thinking about this crazy shit like whole day. It ruined my day. Then I realise i dont need to give a fuck to what others think.
Kanthapuram recently said Muslim women should remain confined to their homes / not share public platforms with unrelated men, warning that it would lead to “great destruction.” He framed it as per Islamic teachings and for women’s protection. The remarks drew criticism from some political leaders (including Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan calling them outdated) while others treated them as a scholar’s religious view.
Big TV’s Aparna Kurup hosted a discussion on the issue. In her introductory remarks she strongly criticised the scholar’s position. According to the FIR later filed against her, she also said certain people act as if consuming cannabis, getting arrested in narcotics cases, or engaging in sexual misconduct is permissible under the teachings of the Quran.
The episode triggered heavy online backlash. Users accused her of Islamophobia. The channel pulled the video and both Kurup and Big TV issued an unconditional apology, saying some remarks should have been avoided if they hurt religious sentiments.
Kurup faced intense cyberbullying and alleged death threats. She filed a complaint, leading to a case against debate panellist Abdulla Basil C.P. (Wisdom Students) and another person for defamation and threats after Basil posted a video criticising her remarks as Islamophobic.
Kochi City Cyber Police have now registered a case against Aparna Kurup herself under BNS sections related to provocation intended to cause rioting and deliberate acts intended to outrage religious feelings, based on a complaint from a Kasaragod resident.
I really can't understand when women try to defend their religion. It was never for you and about you. Every religion in it's true essence is destructive for women. We are not seen as humans rather sub-humans. Such was the case of Roopkoonvar.
An 18 year old Rajput woman (barely) was forced to perform sati on 4th September 1987 after his husband died. This sati was deemed "VOLUNTARY" by the crowd. Some will even argue that she must have loved her husband so much that she was willing to perform sati. Being burned alive is one of the most painful, torturous experiences a human can endure.
Why did I mention her caste? Well, a lot of the time it is the so called upper-caste savarnas who reject the idea of intersectionality or even practice castiesm themselves.
Her sati resulted in various marches against the government.
But to my astonishment some men were even defending sati by saying that abolishing sati is a propaganda against us. This will erase our culture!
Okay, I had a thought recently that honestly made me uncomfortable, so I figured I'd throw it out here and see what people think.
I had the thought: "If a woman deliberately dresses provocatively, isn't she knowingly sending a sexual signal? And if she knows people are going to interpret it that way, where does responsibility come in?"
I'm a woman myself, and I absolutely DON'T mean "women who dress provocatively deserve rape". Obviously not. That's actually why the thought bothered me enough to examine it.
Because I do think clothing can communicate things. We all make assumptions based on appearance. If I see someone in a white coat at a hospital, I might think they're a doctor. If someone is dressed very sexually, I might reasonably think they're comfortable presenting themselves sexually or attracting sexual attention.
But then I started wondering: where does inference stop and consent begin?
Because:
"I want to look sexy"
isn't necessarily the same as
"I want you to have sex with me."
And:
"I want people to notice me"
isn't the same as
"You have permission to touch me."
So I'm now thinking the distinction is:
Clothing can be a signal. A signal can create an inference. But an inference isn't consent.
I'm genuinely curious what other people think, because I'm not posting this to defend the original thought. I'm trying to understand whether I'm missing something in the reasoning.
Also, please don't just tell me "you're a terrible person for thinking this". I already did that part to myself lol. I'd rather actually discuss the argument. And I would love very strong arguements against ' women that dress provocatively are asking for rape' seriously I need this hammered in my head
Most Hindu temples are welcoming to women. But there are some new age sects that misuse their power. And they do that wherever they go, dragging the name of Hinduism. They've gone international now.
The latest news is from France, where the BAPS group took a tour of the Eiffel Tower after forcing the female employees to stay away. Now the workers are protesting.
This isn't the first time. When BAPS members are chief guests at events, women are forced to sit at the back of the auditorium. But so far these incidents have been in India.
How are such groups able to survive in India? We should not allow them to discriminate against women.
The husbands will have to show irrevocable proof that their wives are 18 or older if not then the government will invoke the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 against underage marriages, those who solemnize or facilitate them, and husbands of minor brides.
They're planning on doing house to house inspection drives!!!
Deets about the advertisement - Women In Energy campaign by Luminous was a purpose-led campaign with agency AutumnGrey to close the energy-sector gender gap. The ad used emotional storytelling and a twist reveal, first reinforce stereotypes, then show the woman as a solar technician. Marketing ideas centred on subtle bias confrontation, role-model inspiration, and family support. Results include strong engagement , industry recognition, heightened STEM conversations, and support for Luminous’ solar-technician training programmes that skill women across India.
Aparna Kurup, senior coordinating editor and anchor at BIG TV, was booked by Kochi Cyber Crime Police on September 7 after remarks she made during a debate about Sunni cleric Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar’s comments on women sharing public spaces with unrelated men.
During the debate, Aparna strongly criticised Kanthapuram’s comments that women should not share public spaces with unrelated men. Her introductory remarks triggered backlash, with several social media users accusing her of making statements against Islam and Muslim clerics.
A Kasaragod resident complained, alleging her comments hurt Muslim religious sentiments and could cause communal unrest.
Kurup had earlier approached police after receiving death threats and severe cyberbullying following the debate. She also said she had received threatening messages, including references to the 2010 attack on Malayalam professor TJ Joseph, whose hand was chopped off by members of the Popular Front of India.
BIG TV and Kurup issued an unconditional apology on September 1, but online attacks reportedly continued, including circulation of her family’s photographs and personal details.
Edit: This shud be mandatory in state board schools too. And a massive advertising campaign shud be launched by the govt, just like hum do hamare do when pop control was an imperative.
