As she stood beside her parents, peeking through our classroom from time to time, she was mistaken for a parent by her classmates. Physically matured, yet docile at heart. Being a nerd, she came across a lot of hatred and stereotypes, the usual ones, of course.
How was it to be a woman in those days? This is one question that has been encompassed my mind for a long time now. While pondering on this, I realised that the best way to understand women in those days, is by learning more about our own grandmothers and great grandmothers.
‘Life does not comprise only accidents, events and solid experiences. The intangible change in the biological and mental growth, character and attitude of any individual, the effect of tourism and other cultures, the idea of religion and morals, life (and my life too) is a combination of them all.’
Although Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March worldwide, in South Africa we celebrate Women’s Day on August 9.
South African Indians of Thamizh Origin who were brought by the British as Indentured labourers from South India to Natal from 1860 to 1906 to work in the sugarcane plantations have some unique customs that they practice. Due to certain circumstances they had to adapt in their new environment, but also preserve their customs and traditions.
While as women, we go through this emotional, physical and mental roller coaster it seems the expectations from the people around us don’t seem to become a little more considerate or kind.
I have observed how my friends, relatives both men and women, and even myself, have reacted to the same situations differently, while there is an overall pattern that the majority of women and men adhere to in these scenarios.
IF YOU TREMBLE WITH INDIGNATION AT EVERY INJUSTICE THEN YOU ARE A COMRADE OF MINE—CHE GUEVARA
What are we having this liberty for? We have this liberty to reform our social system, which is full of inequality, discrimination and other things,…
In recent years, the practice of gender-specific job listings has stirred significant debate and controversy in India and around the world. While gender discrimination in the workplace is nothing new, the overt specification of preferred gender in job postings continues to persist, raising concerns about equality and inclusivity.
As she stood beside her parents, peeking through our classroom from time to time, she was mistaken for a parent by her classmates. Physically matured, yet docile at heart. Being a nerd, she came across a lot of hatred and stereotypes, the usual ones, of course.
How was it to be a woman in those days? This is one question that has been encompassed my mind for a long time now. While pondering on this, I realised that the best way to understand women in those days, is by learning more about our own grandmothers and great grandmothers.
‘Life does not comprise only accidents, events and solid experiences. The intangible change in the biological and mental growth, character and attitude of any individual, the effect of tourism and other cultures, the idea of religion and morals, life (and my life too) is a combination of them all.’
Although Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March worldwide, in South Africa we celebrate Women’s Day on August 9.
South African Indians of Thamizh Origin who were brought by the British as Indentured labourers from South India to Natal from 1860 to 1906 to work in the sugarcane plantations have some unique customs that they practice. Due to certain circumstances they had to adapt in their new environment, but also preserve their customs and traditions.
While as women, we go through this emotional, physical and mental roller coaster it seems the expectations from the people around us don’t seem to become a little more considerate or kind.
I have observed how my friends, relatives both men and women, and even myself, have reacted to the same situations differently, while there is an overall pattern that the majority of women and men adhere to in these scenarios.
IF YOU TREMBLE WITH INDIGNATION AT EVERY INJUSTICE THEN YOU ARE A COMRADE OF MINE—CHE GUEVARA
What are we having this liberty for? We have this liberty to reform our social system, which is full of inequality, discrimination and other things,…
In recent years, the practice of gender-specific job listings has stirred significant debate and controversy in India and around the world. While gender discrimination in the workplace is nothing new, the overt specification of preferred gender in job postings continues to persist, raising concerns about equality and inclusivity.
Puppets are not allowed to ask about Freedom
Like a horizon, it is unreachable for me.
In the wake of a forthcoming International Women’s Day, a seemingly innocuous event announcement in my alumni WhatsApp group took an unexpected turn, unveiling layers of gender bias and misogyny lurking beneath the surface of our supposedly progressive society.
Madras Central Railway Station. The movie reel box had arrived from Bombay by train. Thousands of people crowded the busy Wall Tax road through which the reel box was taken to Kinema Central- where the movie was to be screened. People all along the roads showered flowers, broke open coconuts on the roads, showed ‘arti’ and burnt incense sticks, welcoming the reel. “Watch for yourselves, the first talkie featuring your favorite star TP Rajalakshmi dance and sing in Tamil and Telugu” screamed the posters all along and “The famous drama artiste TP Rajalakshmi for the first time in a talking cinema”, announced loudspeakers in cars and automobiles. The first talkie of Tamil Cinema, Kalidas, rested squarely on the tender shoulders of a girl, who was barely 20, married at 7 and divorced at 11!
Hannah Ratnam Krishnama @ Kamala Sathianathan Nivedita Louis 1898… Senate House, Madras University. The Graduation Ceremony is underway. The names are called out and students…
