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Are Apple phones only for the men? Can women not buy Apple phones or use them? Is cricket only for men?
The ICC Cricket World Cup is going on. Yes, this is a cricket match where only the men in the world play. But loads of women watch the matches and cheer for their teams around the world. But have you looked at the Apple advertisement?
This features only the men playing cricket in different strata of society. Are Apple phones only for the men? Can women not buy Apple phones or use them? Is cricket only for men? What is this company trying to say? Why do they show the women only cheering for the teams in the stadium? Why don’t they show the women commentators? Why is there no T-20 cricket where men and women cricketers can play together?
If famous companies show this, then what is the message that we are giving to our children- that cricket is only for men? Why can’t women play cricket in the neighbourhood streets? They just show an old woman cheering for the team. At least they could have shown some little girls playing cricket.
I was shocked and saddened. Why can’t we have equality for women in all areas? I am asking these questions as I am a big fan of cricket and it breaks my heart to watch such an anti-feminist advertisement during the breaks.
Let’s be responsible influencers please!
Image is a still from the latest iPhone Advertisment
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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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