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In a country that has different 'sanskaari' standards for men and women, can women watch porn without being judged? #WomenOnTheMove
In a country that has different ‘sanskaari’ standards for men and women, can women watch porn without being judged? #WomenOnTheMove
Porn – a word that titillates excitement and fear at the same time. Most Indians, especially men, watch it, fantasize about it, but talk — well only in hushed tones and behind closed doors.
So is watching porn only a male thing? Do women watch porn?
Well yes! Women are human too and sex is a carnal desire — present both in men and women. India is the third largest consumer of Pornhub, the largest pornographic site on the internet and viewership among Indian women has seen a steady rise on the site over the years. Reason being, women are increasingly becoming more aware about their sexuality and sexual needs and are not holding back from watching and experimenting with sex.
Last week, we had our weekly #WomenOnTheMove chat over at Twitter, where we discussed whether India is ready to accept that women also have sexual desires and watching porn is not only the prerogative of men but women enjoy watching it as much as them. This is what they said.
A1. Not at all. In fact, I’m yet to come across a single one which was made keeping women’s preferences in mind. — Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) August 16, 2017
A1. Not at all. In fact, I’m yet to come across a single one which was made keeping women’s preferences in mind.
— Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) August 16, 2017
A2 NO. It caters mostly to men. One reason could be women shy away from talking about watching porn. #WomenOnTheMove https://t.co/85WZwwkdTB — Akshata (@Awestruck_Aks) August 16, 2017
A2 NO. It caters mostly to men. One reason could be women shy away from talking about watching porn. #WomenOnTheMove https://t.co/85WZwwkdTB
— Akshata (@Awestruck_Aks) August 16, 2017
I am 33 and never ever had a conversation around porn with anyone. I can only imagine the looks of disdain #WomenOnTheMove — Akshata (@Awestruck_Aks) August 16, 2017
I am 33 and never ever had a conversation around porn with anyone. I can only imagine the looks of disdain #WomenOnTheMove
You might get judged for initiating discussion around it.”What kind of woman are you who talk porn?” 🙄😉#WomenOnTheMove — Shipra Trivedi (@trivediship) August 16, 2017
You might get judged for initiating discussion around it.”What kind of woman are you who talk porn?” 🙄😉#WomenOnTheMove
— Shipra Trivedi (@trivediship) August 16, 2017
We need to break the taboo and start talking about it. The more we think about people’s opinions, the more we lose out on our own agencies. — Kasturi Patra (@PatraKasturi) August 16, 2017
We need to break the taboo and start talking about it. The more we think about people’s opinions, the more we lose out on our own agencies.
I think women need 2 lift themselvs here frm taking it as smthng bad to their relationship.It’s normal & not always harmful for mature ppl. — Shipra Trivedi (@trivediship) August 16, 2017
I think women need 2 lift themselvs here frm taking it as smthng bad to their relationship.It’s normal & not always harmful for mature ppl.
Indian People look down on women for even wanting to marry with their choice, or dressing up by own choice.this is very far reaching — the doctor writes (@goldinketc) August 16, 2017
Indian People look down on women for even wanting to marry with their choice, or dressing up by own choice.this is very far reaching
— the doctor writes (@goldinketc) August 16, 2017
About time India comes to term with the fact that for one: women are human beings who have sexual needs and two: women are not here to facilitate and only take care of male desires!
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
14 years after her last feature film Dhobi Ghat, storyteller extraordinaire comes up with her new film, Laapataa Ladies, a must watch.
*Some spoilers alert*
Every religion around the world dictates terms to women. The onus is always on women to be ‘modest’ and cover their faces and bodies so men can’t be “tempted”, rather than on men to keep their eyes where they belong and behave like civilized beings. So much so that even rape has been excused on the grounds of women eating chowmein or ‘men will be men’. I think the best Hindi movie retort to this unwanted advice on ‘akeli ladki khuli tijori ki tarah hoti hai’ (an alone woman is like an open jewellery box) came from Geet in Jab We Met – Kya aap gyan dene ke paise lete hain kyonki chillar nahin hain mere paas.
The premise of Laapataa Ladies is beautifully simple – two brides clad in the ghunghat that covers their identity get mixed up on a train. Within this Russian Doll, you get a comedy of errors, a story of getting lost, a commentary on patriarchy’s attitude towards women, a mystery, and a tale of finding oneself, all in one. Done with a mostly light touch that has you laughing and nodding along.
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