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This week's edition of the Women's Web picks (reads we liked) includes proud feminists and responsible parents. Happy reading!
Bleached privates, boycotted vamps, or combating paedophiles on the loose – this edition includes proud feminists and responsible parents.
When children grow up too soon.
“I laughed it off, I skillfully dodged sexual advances, I avoided working with the men who most aggressively pursued me. But the self-blame and doubt lingers.” On sexism in liberal environments.
Who needs a fairer vagina?
“People abstain from talking about power because it immediately conjures up images of a Lolita-like vixen, highly aware of her charms and willing to tempt, to use them.” – A highly evocative post on child sexual abuse and awareness.
“Feminism isn’t just about shouting slogans, burning bras or slut walks; it’s more about realizing for oneself the worth of a woman…” – That’s Bhavna making sense of feminism.
The Closet – Accepting gay rights.
“Why is a woman’s worth as a wife, defined by her ability to successfully run a house and taking care of the kids?… Why do we, as a society, portray extra marital relationships only in light of one woman stealing another woman’s man?” – On gender bias in TV soap operas (Source: Bell Bajao)
New mommy on the block. Bookworm, nature-lover and wayfarer in the suburbs of imagination. Fascinated by the power of the written word. And the workings of the human mind. read more...
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Geeta Singh, a resident of Faridabad, has triumphed over life's trials and tribulations. From the loss of her father at the tender age of 16 to facing the hurdles of an incomplete education due to familial responsibilities, Geeta's journey has been marked by resilience and determination.
Geeta Singh, a resident of Faridabad, has triumphed over life’s trials and tribulations. From the loss of her father at the tender age of 16 to facing the hurdles of an incomplete education due to familial responsibilities, Geeta’s journey has been marked by resilience and determination.
A Journey of Self-Transformation
Despite the setbacks, Geeta refused to let her circumstances define her. Determined to complete her education, she embarked on a journey of self-transformation. With unwavering determination, she not only completed her studies but also pursued computer courses alongside.
Meet Bangalore-based Aqhila Begum, an entrepreneur who transformed her limited resources into a thriving bakery on wheels, a local sensation.
A bustling street with school children playing, office workers rushing by, and freshly baked goodies wafting through the air – that’s where you’ll find 48-year-old Aqhila, the mastermind behind the unique and delightful ‘Bakery on Wheels’. Her initially meagre means did deter her passion for making people smile through her baked treats. Armed with determination and a some financial push, Aqhila set out to create a bakery experience unlike any other.
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Speaking about her journey, Aqhila says, “My trusty sidekick in this adventure is none other than my scooter. It may not be the fanciest mode of transportation, but it has been my loyal companion, carrying my savouries to every nook and cranny of our neighbourhood. And let me tell you, it has been quite a ride for the last eight years.”
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