2019: Still Trying To Survive As A Woman
Is Trying Enough? “Women are not born but are made”, echoed Simone de Beauvoir in “Second Sex”. The same line of thought is evident even now in every aspect of society, whether it concerns choosing career options or being chosen by a groom. The age old beliefs where a woman is seen inferior …
Triple Talaq Verdict: Historic Win For Empowering Women
On the day of 22nd August 2017, Triple Talaq, a practice seeking instant divorce has been declared as invalid by the supreme court in what can be termed as a historic win in terms of empowering women. The supreme court regards triple talaq as a violation of the constitutional rights …
Triple Talaq : Instant Divorce Comes To End In India
Triple Talaq Talaq-e-Biddat (triple talaq) is a kind of divorce that is practised by Muslims. It is an instant divorce that can be given by a husband by pronouncing ‘talaq’ three times and it is irrevocable. It has been practised for over 1,400 years. Even though it has been considered …
Arranged Marriages Don't Always Give Women a Fair Deal
Preserving your family’s dignity and honor is an important idea in many orthodox Indian families. What better way to keep the family’s reputation in tact than to marry your daughter off to someone of equal or better socioeconomic status? It all works out doesn’t it? The family’s remains a respected …
