Category: Gender

  • Sexism and the difficult task of convincing men – 2

    This is part 2 of my blog post on sexism in India, and the difficulty in convincing other men on our sexist culture and the need for change in attitude towards women; continued from https://ashwinkumar1989.online/2017/10/27/sexism-and-the-difficult-task-of-convincing-men-part-1/ . This mainly concerns the conversations between me and my right-wing and anti-feminist friend mentioned in Part 1, whose attitude proves…

  • Sexism and the difficult task of convincing men – Part 1

    The #MeToo campaign was helpful in many ways. It got me to publicly admit my wrongdoings  towards women (before I became a feminist); something that I should have done much earlier, without the need of a campaign to bring out guilt and remorse buried at the back of my mind. These are my two posts …

  • I am part of the problem – Part 2

    Continuing more of my contributions towards misogyny from  https://ashwinkumar1989.in/2017/10/18/i-am-part-of-the-problem-part-1/ , I also had another female friend from my undergraduation; whom I didn’t give space – I sent her many Facebook messages (seeking reassurance from work stress) without giving her enough time to reply. I also posted on her wall quite a few times; without bothering to…

  • I am part of the problem – Part 1

    I am part of the patriarchy that has plagued our society for years #Metoo

  • How difficult it is, to be a woman

    How people change! Well, times change There was a time When I used to complain About extra bus seats for women Yes, this is not a lie! Having a female friend certainly helps With a different perspective With counselling, you believe That you can make changes But this is not about that This is about…

  • Why are Indian men so powerful?

    Why are Indian men so powerful? Are they gifts of God ? Their insults are so colourful Is a Lady less than a Lord? Women can’t roam the night Because men show their might It is wrong to wear loose clothing But it ain’t wrong to rape Legal..is marital rape Double standards are mind-boggling When…