Domestic violence is an issue that is rampant in our society, yet people prefer not to acknowledge its existence within their families or the neighbourhood. It is, perhaps, one of the worst manifestations of misogyny; women are beaten up, tortured, raped and in some cases, even murdered behind closed doors.[Read More…]
Tag: Patriarchy
In this village, women pay 21,000 to use mobiles
A village in Uttar Pradesh has forbidden women from using cell phones in public in an attempt to refrain them from contacting men. The village elders of Madora on Tuesday made the rule that women found using mobile phones outside their homes would be fined Rs. 21,000. Considering the economic status of the[Read More…]
