Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #20

Pink tax is definitely one of the reason why we need feminism. Illegal or not, it is wrong. How come the same products when targetted for women increase in price? How come the same shampoo, conditioner, razors, swimsuits, become so expensive when they are not targetted towards men? What is this gender based price discrimination?Continue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #20”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #19

Day 19 of #whyweneedfeminismin2021 Because It still remains a rarely discussed topic.Still is frowned upon.Only 36% of menstruating population use sanitary pads even today.A study stated that over 71% of girls had no information or misinformation on menstruation.There are households around the world which still refer to menstruation as impure and ask them to notContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #19”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #18

Now this one is my favourite, I cannot wait any longer to put it out here. Yes, not all men! YES, NOT ALL MEN!! I get it. What I don’t get is why do I have to keep listening to it as rote whenever I talk about feminism, or equality, or about someone glaring atContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #18”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #17

Ever been in a situation when a man asks you out, and you tell them ‘No’ and then they assume it to mean ‘try harder’, or ‘use other means to pursue us’. This goes on until you tell them that you are seeing someone, that you have a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, and then they veryContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #17”

Why We Need Feminism In 2021 #16

Umm, bra strap! I am just going to leave it here and go actually. How does a bra strap become such a shhh-shhh topic. Bring me one person who hasn’t been eyed for that strap showing up or that eyebrow raise for a little bit of cleavage. Clothes or skin does not account for respectabilityContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism In 2021 #16”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #15

Day 15 of #whyweneedfeminismin2021 I don’t even understand why I have to say this. Feminism stands for sisterhood, but sisterhood does not mean that you, by default, like every person around you. It is absolutely okay to not get along with every human possible. It all boils down to supporting and standing for something thatContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #15”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #14

We need it because, believe it or not feminism and equality are misused. Rights do not come at the cost of other people. But at the same time feminism does not become synonymous to fake feminism. More often than not when you say you are a feminist, you get trolled at the cost of fakeContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #14”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #13

How come a man is always and necessarily expected to be a financial pillar of the family? How can one person be always be the caretaker? How can he go on without any ups and downs? How can he not cry in front of anyone? How can a woman be expected to be the emotionalContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #13”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #12

We need feminism because even today we cringe at the thought of sexual education. Studies show that with the right education teens push doing it further away until they are ready, comfortable and understand their bodies better. We need to understand the concept of sex education, safety, consent and health. Right sex education does notContinue reading “Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #12”

Why We Need Feminism in 2021 #11

Because we are still fighting like children with each other. Why can’t we simply accept that no single person is superior. It is the difference, that we need to acknowledge and respect. Equal not identical. #qotd Have you guessed it yet? Why am I doing the series here? Read More: Why We Need Feminism In 2021 #10