Thinking about feminism

• From when time human civilization was a few years old, biological bias existed: testosterone made man more muscular, a fact he took advantage of


• Women gearing up for public life need to "emerge" in their private lives


• Constant chances, opportunities should be provided to women


• The feminist movement needs empathetic men


• A big gender gap exists in the legal profession in India


• Man's position in the public domain is being and will be challenged; if he is unable to take it properly, resulting communal dissonance will be harmful


• Girls need a nurturing ambiance; women have to be brought up accordingly


• Society has to adapt to the demands of gender equality apart from an accompanying institutional reform


• Critical mass of intellectuals - 1971 - sat down and taught women in universities; lessons?


• How does a woman perceive herself?


• 'Honour' killings reflect lack of self-esteem amongst women


• Matrimonial ads in newspapers have caste displayed as well as preferences; so, are 'honour' killings that surprising?


• Data from National Family Health Survey (2005) is in the public domain to be utilized for/by private initiatives


• Problem is running far ahead while scaling of solutions is discreet, not dynamic


• Is it only symbolic representation or is success imminent?


• Reinforcement of bias through entertainment shows ("Kyounki saas bhi…", etc.) needs to be curbed


• Conflict between tradition and modality


• Any possibility of misuse of dowry laws needs to be averted


• "The system is still biased", glass ceiling is yet to be broken"; constant celebration of few successful women leads to undue complacency