10 Ways to Make a Woman’s Life Better democraticnaari democratic naari

10 Ways to Make a Woman’s Life Better

History proves that women have been ill-treated for centuries. From Draupadi vastraharan to sati practice to female foeticide. Women still have to go through horrendous crimes like eve-teasing, rapes, acid attacks, dowry system, etc. Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength. G.D. …

Purity Myth Women vs Virginity democraticnaari democratic naari

Purity Myth: Women vs Virginity

The belief that virginity is valuable and sexual purity is of prime importance is coerced in women from a very young age. Losing it before marriage makes them “damaged”, “desperate” and even “sluts”. Women are shamed for having sex but men are rewarded for it. Virginity typically means never having had sex. However, sex has …

Movement for Women's Rights Across Worldwide democratic naari democraticnaari

Movement for Women’s Rights Across Worldwide

The women’s right movement’s first wave was seen in the 19th and early 20th century where women demanded fundamental rights such as the right to vote. The second wave started in the 1960s and 70s in the USA to provide more freedom to women and provide equal opportunities and rights. The second wave focused on …

India Women's Reservation Bill - Democratic Naari

India: Women’s Reservation Bill

Every time a renewed discussion about the women’s reservation bill possibly being tabled at the parliament occurs, there is always talk that it would be a game-changer in women empowerment. Conveniently all spokesperson of most parties discusses the importance of such a bill with a vigour that rivals most other policies. We might be at …

THE GREAT INDIAN KITCHEN - Democratic Naari - Malayam Movie - 2021

THE GREAT INDIAN KITCHEN: A Reality Check about Present-Day Patriarchy

The Great Indian Kitchen, a recent Malayalam film, is being critically praised for its scathing portrayal of the reality of women doing household work. It’s making waves for its silent critique about the endless toil of a woman and the unknowing cruelty of man. The title is neither an ode to Indian food nor its …

Women in Politics in 21st Century Democratic Naari

Women in Politics in 21st Century

It’s 2021, and we can see women holding prominent positions of power throughout the global political scene. We have come leaps and bounds in terms of women’s representation in just a decades comparison. However, the reality is that equal opportunity for both genders is far from the truth. For instance, the USA is a front-runner …

GENDER INEQUALITY AT HOUSEHOLD - DEMOCRATIC NAARI

Inequality at Household – Gender Inequality from Our Own People

We generally talk about inequality at work place and when it comes to remuneration and education and so many other aspects. What about inequality at our own house based on gender? What about the situation when you are not treated equally by your own parents, siblings and husband? There are boundaries and options set for …