Change in Male Attitude towards Women in Workforce?
Of the 1,219,300,00 people living in India, a small number of Indian men have finally started to wake up and realize it’s time to give women the rights they deserve. This is a major step in the process of trying to stop women from being made to feel inferior and finally giving …
Sri Lankan Army Accused of Mistreating Women
To enroll in the armed forces is to dedicate and devote your life for the sake of your nation; it is the most honorable and noble service you can provide for your country. But for the women of Sri Lanka, being in the army is not an honor, but a …
Indians' Obsession in Being "Fair and Lovely"
Advertisements for the cosmetics brand “Fair and Lovely” are prevalent all over Indian marketing, be it television, or just signs on the street. Due to all this marketing, many Indians have fallen under the misconception that only the best are fair colored, and having darker skin makes you inferior to …
The Case of Disappearing Girls
“India is the most dangerous place in the world to be a girl,” a recent UN report concludes. For girls living in the state of Bihar, this reality is all too real. Girls are forced to eat meager leftovers after their male family members have dined, and are at high risk of …
Five Reasons Men Get Away With Rape in India
Police Don’t Do Anything No woman in India is going to try to report sexual harassment when they’re almost 100% sure nothing will result from it. Indian police seem to be the weakest or the most ignorant when it comes to cases involving women. Whether they are being bribed, think …
India Will Take 56 years to Achieve Female Youth Literacy
Reading for many is something they take for advantage. Googling indians.united4socialchange.com through the use of putting letters together and reading the links to find this article to read, is a skill people acquired during adolescence in school. In India however, it will take the next 56 years for young girls …
"Women Unfit for Indian Air Force" Says Chief Marshal
Arup Raha, the Indian Air Force Chief Marshal, doesn’t think women are physically suited for flying fighter planes. On March 11, 2014, Raha stated, “As far as flying fighter planes are concerned, it is a very challenging job. Women are by nature not physically suited for flying fighter planes for long hours, especially …
Several Men Attempt to Rape 18 Year Old in Broad Daylight
Incidents such as the one that occurred March 12, 2014 are a great example of how ignorant Indians are to the problem of sexual abuse of women in India. Something needs to be done about these constant headlines; it is not okay that rape incidents have become more regular than …
Gulaab Gang: A Portrayal of Female Vigilantism in India
Gulaab Gang: The Movie Gulaab Gang (Rose Gang), directed by Soumik Sen, is a 2014 movie that portrays a gang of women who have taken justice into their own hands. Madhuri Dixist stars as the head of the Gulaab Gang, Rajjo, whose life goal is to increase girl’s education. They …
Holi 2014: Change in Tradition for Widows Right Where It All Started
Vrindavan is considered to be the hometown of two Hindu deities, Radha and Krishna. The story of Holi goes that Krishna, who was blue-skinned, was upset that Radha was fair-skinned. Mother Yashoda tells him to color her face, so he applies color to her face and their love initiates. Holi is …
