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Interesting stories from around the world on social issues, parenting and society.
We herald April with the Hunger Games, harried mums and a Haitian crusade among other things.
Her only lapse was – she spoke the inconvenient truth. Melissa Petro shares her disquieting story of social excoriation. “There is a stereotype that current or former sex workers are so highly sexualized that all we think about is sex, but I’ve found that it is people with no experience in the sex industry whatsoever who can’t get our business off their minds.”
In Haiti, a social organization is changing the prevalent rhetoric for the LGBT community.
“From teen magazines choosing to air brush away the slightest hint of baby fat to kids being constantly bombarded with messages about branding, food and self-image (such as kids being sold sugary foods while being held up to an impossible thinness standard), fact and fiction lead an uneasy co-existence in children’s lives.” – Sujatha articulates a parent’s angst on dystopian teen fiction.
Reflection – Psych Babbler on body image.
“It can get ludicrous, that list — never-ending and self-propagating like a fungus producing spores. Maybe more like bacteria doing binary fission, dividing to recreate without cease.”– On to-do lists and work-life balance.
Life comes full circle for this mother but with a twist. This one makes for an engaging read.
“…by handing her dolls, makeup, and a mini-cooking set while buying her brother scalectrix, the message being sent across is ‘you need to look after things, be pretty, and stay in the kitchen’ while telling boys ‘use your brain, analyse, build things, and have fun doing it.’” – Compelling lines from Chandrika who writes on foisting gender divides through toys.
With a little awareness and a few habits, we can make Earth Day a daily affair.
*Photo credit: Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games from Collider.com
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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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