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Feminism: A Misconception(?)

August 26, 2016 Anubhav Chakraborty equality, feminism, men, misogny, Patriarchy, Society, Women0 comment

I was having a conversation with one of my uncles, where I mentioned that I am a feminist. He looked at me. After a pause of few seconds he laughed and said “Everyone’s a feminist nowadays. They are not even aware of the proper meaning of the term. Neither am I. It seems like the meaning changes according to convenience. Also, don’t you think the idea is too western? Is it really applicable in this country?” I wasn’t surprised. He was correct. To an extent, not entirely. People do not…

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Virginity: Taboo or Not?

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 Budhaditya Ghosh India, Sex, Society, Survey, Taboo, Virginity, Westernization0 comment

In a world dominated by technology and capitalism, we all have gained access over areas which helped us renovate our thoughts and banish the conservative rules imposed by the society. We did remove all the tags of ancient rules, and learned to swim in the river of westernization. Hence, the scenario today is: “Be cool or you’re a fool.” Relationships are really not predictable. They can screw you or they can take you to a place we call “paradise.” The present generation believes in sex before marriage, there can be exceptions though….