Stereotypes are not a new thing. They have been around for quite some time and we have all come across stereotypes or to say phrases that we use without even realizing that it’s more of a bias than an experience. They subtly cloud our judgement and in extreme cases, many people take important decisions of life … More S for Stereotype
No woman ever invites a rape and it’s never her fault. It is the man who cannot control his sexual urges and forces himself on a woman. Rape is such a heinous crime that it scars the soul of a woman and I don’t even have any words to describe what she goes through mentally … More R for Rapist
This piece of news that I recently came across left me smiling. This is the first time that a top B-School in India had 55% women graduates and that did feel awesome. A class where women were not a handful but exactly equal. This means a balanced learning, gender neutral ideas and well-rounded perspectives. These many women entering the … More Q for Qualification
So that’s what shows up first when you type “Patriarchy” on Google and hit enter. But there is a lot to it than what meets the eyes. When we talk of equal rights for women, we need to know that deep inside patriarchy leads to many things. Daughters cannot do the last rites of parents, … More P for Patriarchy
How does it justify to have a woman in men’s shaving cream advertisement or in video games? How is it possible that if you use a certain deodorant, you smell so attractive that women get drawn to you? Be it vests, bikes or fruit juices, you will find a woman being used to sell any … More O for Objectification
“When you say ‘Yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘No’ to yourself” – Paulo Coehlo One thing that I have always heard people say is how difficult it is to say ‘No’. Many people mention it as a personal weakness and many detest it but can’t keep up with saying No where … More N for No
Marriage is a big deal in India. Parents start saving money for marriages as soon as daughters are born. The investment in gold goes up and so does the provident fund savings as the government also lets you dilute your savings for daughter’s wedding. Looking for good alliances, matching profiles, thinking on what scale will be the … More M for Marriage
I am sure you must have heard that people don’t leave their jobs, they leave their bosses. And that is the reason being a good leader matters, which mind you, is not an easy task. If the team is successful in driving results, the leader is successful. If not, it’s not the team who fails but … More L for Leadership
For those who are wondering what is that title – I should begin by sharing that KSBKBT was a famous Indian telly show, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Because the MIL was also once a DIL). No, I am not going to talk about the show today but I do intend to write about the much … More K for KSBKBT
What was she wearing today? She is clever, knows how to get things done. I’m not like her. What’s with her? No kids, no husband, a relaxed life and can party any time she wants. She is not like us with so many responsibilities. Do these sentences remind you of something? Most women talk about … More J for Judge
happiness and food 