They judge a woman who chooses to prioritize herself because her worth is somehow measured by how much she sacrifices for others. They think of her as intimidating and scary because she is “too strong” or “too rebellious”. In reality, she just wants to live for herself and not give in to unreasonable judgement. So if someone says you’re intimidating even though you’re just being yourself, it means you’re doing it right.
Category Archives: Sindura Vuppu
Embracing Our Body Hair
Having more or less body hair does not make one more or less feminine. Our body hair does not define who we are.
Why We Dislike the Idea of Being Girly
The breakdown of female characters into rigid categories, and the glorification of some of these as “ideal” stems from generations of misogyny.
LGBTQ+ Themes in Hindu Mythology and Indian History
Many Indians, mostly middle-aged and elderly Hindus, believe in a fundamentalist interpretation of Hinduism that portrays homosexuality as a Western “invention.” But on exploring some great Hindu mythological epics, it is quite clear that Hinduism is more liberal than the “western” (or Victorian) beliefs.
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