doing household chores is a job democraticnaari democratic naari
Break Stereotypes Gender Equality Social Issue

Doing household chores is a job

A housewife is a woman whose work is running or managing her family’s home, caring for her children, buying goods, cooking, housekeeping, cleaning and maintaining the home. They are also called homemakers, lady of the house, family manager etc. Household work is the most underrated job. Being a homemaker is considered to be a role …

Independent but still forced to be dependent democratic naari
Break Stereotypes Gender Equality

Women: Independent but still forced to be dependent

Women who work at their workplace and at their homes are never given equal chances to voice out their opinions at either of the places. Decision making in a family is usually taken by the head of the family and so it is carried out probably by the male head. Even with women getting freedom …

Patriarchal attitudes and stereotypes democratic naari democraticnaari
Break Stereotypes Feminism Gender Equality

Patriarchal Attitudes and Stereotypes

We live in a society which is very particular about its trends and traditions. Following the cultural practices and continuing the legacy of stereotypes is something which is appreciated by the people around us. But, in this immensely evolving society both patriarchal attitudes and stereotypes in family relationships doesn’t go hand in hand. Sometimes people …

Navigating Career and Motherhood democraticnaari democratic naari
Parenting

How to balance Career Progression and Motherhood

My message is simple: we need a 21st century mentality for women’s economic participation. We need to flush away the flotsam of ingrained gender inequality Christine Lagarde Society places more responsibility on the mother’s shoulders in the upbringing of a child. Despite an upward trend in women seeking higher education, jobs and financial independence most of …

Porn Stars are like Other Professionals democratic naari democraticnaari
Break Stereotypes Social Issue

Porn Stars are like Other Professionals

“Mia Khalifa, a famous porn star received death threats after being ranked the site’s top adult actress.” The pornography industry is one of the industries which makes a huge profit. It generates around 12 billion dollars in annual revenue. The purpose of porn is to entertain and arouse its viewers. Like any other industry, the …

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION democraticnaari democratic naari
Health Social Issue

Female Genital Mutilation: Violation against a Woman’s Body

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) means the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non medical reasons. It has been estimated by WHO that FGM has no health benefits for girls and women. In fact FGM can further cause bleeding and problems related to urinating, cysts, infections etc. It can also cause problems during …

Early Pregnancy democratic naari democraticnaari
Health

Early Pregnancy: All you need to know about its signs!

People have this misconception nowadays that a missed period is the sole sign that a woman is pregnant. While there are numerous other symptoms that you are unaware of. From sore breasts to morning sickness to mood swings, it happens with every woman in a different manner and with each pregnancy. Here you will find …

Things You need to know about sexual consent democratic naari
Health & Relationships

Things You need to know about Sexual Consent

“The word “NO” is a sentence in itself. It doesn’t require any kind of explanation; each and every gender should realize the value of “NO”. It doesn’t matter if the person saying this, is an acquaintance, girlfriend, sex worker or your own wife.” This very known dialogue from the movie Pink speaks volumes and is …