My mother – A strong woman, the epitome of strength and sacrifice For me, until recently, my mother had been the strongest woman I had
The story of the struggles of a woman who quit everything after marriage and decided to make a comeback after twenty years
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.
Cooking has always been linked to female gender roles and identity. The poet poses some important questions that challenge these notions.
Preethi has an eighteen-year old son and is yet to forget the trauma that she went through during her son’s delivery. The trauma of labor pain is a serious matter and leaves many women scarred.
Our society doesn’t treat their daughters the way they treat the Goddess. They will throw themselves at the feet of the Goddess but they will cry their voice hoarse if a daughter is born. The best quality of food is offered to the Devi. But if you look at the women in the household, they seldom eat the best….only leftovers. No one pays any attention to what they eat or how they live.
Through a fictional piece, Anuja asks some pertinent questions.
Why is it that a woman has to give up her taste and likings once she gets married?
Why does her choice take a backseat?
The ten weapons in each of the arms of Goddess Durga have a special significance.
