By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Icy Tales
  • Entertainment
    • Books
    • Games
    • Gaming
    • Movies
      • Bollywood Movies
      • Hollywood Movies
      • Music
  • Icy Tales Exclusive
  • Food For Thought
    • Humanity
    • Inspirational
    • Issues that Concern Us
    • Personality
    • Environment
  • Living Life
    • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
      • Beauty
      • Hair
      • Makeup & Skincare
    • Fitness
    • Food
    • Health
    • Life Hacks
  • Stories and Poems
  • Student’s Corner
Search
  • Contact
  • Complaint
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: ‘Feminist’ – Know First, Then Claim to Be One.
Share
Notification Show More
Latest News
Basic Camping Hammock Setup 1
Basic Camping Hammock Setup
January 30, 2023
how to cut a pineapple
Unlock the Secrets to Cutting Pineapple Like a Pro: 16 Expert Tips
January 30, 2023
how to get oil stains out of clothes
How to Get Oil Stains Out of Clothes: 8 Easy Steps!
January 30, 2023
how to clean cloth car seats
How to Clean Cloth Car Seats: 6 Ways to Clean Your Car Seats!
January 30, 2023
what is a power chord guitar
What is a Power Chord Guitar:- A Complete Guide!
January 30, 2023
Aa
Icy Tales
Aa
  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Icy Tales Writing Agency
  • Icy Tales Recruitment Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy (CA)
  • Terms & conditions
  • Code of Ethics
Search
  • Entertainment
    • Books
    • Games
    • Gaming
    • Movies
  • Icy Tales Exclusive
  • Food For Thought
    • Humanity
    • Inspirational
    • Issues that Concern Us
    • Personality
    • Environment
  • Living Life
    • Lifestyle
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Food
    • Health
    • Life Hacks
  • Stories and Poems
  • Student’s Corner
Follow US
  • Contact
  • Complaint
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
- Advertisement -
Icy Tales > Food For Thought > Issues that Concern Us > ‘Feminist’ – Know First, Then Claim to Be One.
Food For ThoughtIssues that Concern Us

‘Feminist’ – Know First, Then Claim to Be One.

Anisha Gupta November 27, 2015
Updated 2021/10/29 at 1:39 AM
Share
5 Min Read
Feminism
By siberian_photographer/ Shutterstock
SHARE
Feminism
By siberian_photographer/ Shutterstock

So, what is feminism? Is it analogous to the Jasleen Kaur case that took so much media attention, or is it limited to the concepts of ”having sex outside marriage” as depicted by Deepika Padukone in her video “My choice.” I don’t think that all that is the real definition of feminism, because feminism is so much more than that. The dictionary quotes feminism as “advocating equal rights to women” but let’s highlight how far or how close we are to this matter of fact.

Every year, complaints against dowry cases are filed in large numbers, but it is also true that women misuse Section 498A (a non-bailable and non-compoundable act) to harass their husbands and their in-laws. These are women who claim equal rights in the name of feminism.

Factors contributing to these forge complaints are:

1.Lack of laws to support such false claims.

2.Biased Media focusing on women’s rights.

3.Immediate strict action.

It is great that people raise their voices against injustice; however, those misusing these women’s rights for their own selfish benefits in the name of feminism are nothing less than criminals themselves. I have seen more people attending to Rohtak girls or the Jasleen Kaur case than people paying attention to the sensitive cases, as in the Badau Rape case, which the CBI declared as a double suicide. Being a female, we can’t deny that a major population of the country still lives in the non-urban areas even now. If we really want to take authority over the word “Feminist,” it’s us who have to take the necessary steps to uplift them.

Feminism is not about hating men and going gaga talking about it to people and at the same time asking for favors just because you are a woman. It is not about being superior to the other sex, rather about being equal.

We are not unaware of how Malala Yousafzai, in the true sense, depicted “feminism‘ when she blogged BBC about a girl’s education at just 11 years old, survived a terrorist attack, and championed her own foundation, among other accomplishments. Malala’s father was himself an example of a male feminist who was quoted as saying, “If we want equal rights for women, then men have to step forward.”

Malala Yousafzai
By SN040288/ Shutterstock

Feminism is not about looking down upon the other gender. It’s all about equality.

A feminist film-maker from the US  was recently criticized for making a “balanced” men’s rights documentary. Why do people have to blame her? We live in a world where we are so easily influenced by celebrities or people who make the daily headlines. Here are a few examples that will tell us how they so crystal-clearly are true feminists.

1.Mission Impossible actor Simon Pegg has encouraged men who follow him on Twitter to follow Everyday Sexism– a Twitter account dedicated to exposing the daily sexism women face. Men, follow @Everyday Sexism to be reminded of the absolute armholes we are all capable of being.

2.Farhan Akhtar launched a campaign “MARD”- Men Against Rape and Discrimination,” he also went to New York as a part of the panel discussion for violence against women. He was quoted saying, “Gender violence and inequality is not just a women’s issue. It’s also a man’s issue.’

Farhan Akhtar
By easterneye.biz

3. Amitabh Bachan, the actor of Bollywood, is an active supporter of women’s empowerment. Recently he was chosen as the UN Ambassador for the girl child and looked forward to freeing the country of women discrimination. He also supports the “Bell Bajao” campaign that addresses the issue of domestic violence.

4. On January 29, 2009, President Obama passed a bill, “Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act,’ allowing women to file equal-pay lawsuits against their employers for up to six months after receiving their last paycheck.

President Obama
By Everett Collection/ Shutterstock

From the historical period, inequality has always existed among men and women, but the concept of feminism has come to light in recent times. Instead of humiliating or abusing the other sex, let’s put genuine and more efficient steps towards creating a balanced life and environment for each other. Let both the pillars, male and female, be standing firm amidst all social, cultural, and professional problems.

'Feminist' - Know First, Then Claim to Be One. 2

You Might Also Like

Working Woman or Housewife? How Easy Could It Be?

What is Gaslighting in a Relationship: An Ultimate Guide

Top 7 Activities to Do with Elderly Parents

How School Affects Mental Health – 5 Important Points

Know 5 Reasons When Does Antibiotic Resistance Occur

TAGGED: Feminism
Anisha Gupta November 27, 2015
Share this Article
Facebook TwitterEmail Print
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

22.2k Followers Like
13k Followers Follow
11.6k Followers Pin
56.4k Followers Follow
334 Subscribers Subscribe

Latest News

Basic Camping Hammock Setup 3
Basic Camping Hammock Setup
Travel Advice January 30, 2023
how to cut a pineapple
Unlock the Secrets to Cutting Pineapple Like a Pro: 16 Expert Tips
Cooking Food Life Hacks January 30, 2023
how to get oil stains out of clothes
How to Get Oil Stains Out of Clothes: 8 Easy Steps!
Life Hacks January 30, 2023
how to clean cloth car seats
How to Clean Cloth Car Seats: 6 Ways to Clean Your Car Seats!
Things To Know About January 30, 2023

You Might also Like

Working women, Housewife
Issues that Concern Us

Working Woman or Housewife? How Easy Could It Be?

January 30, 2023
what is gaslighting in a relationship
RelationshipsLiving Life

What is Gaslighting in a Relationship: An Ultimate Guide

January 28, 2023
hairstyles for women over 50
Issues that Concern Us

Top 7 Activities to Do with Elderly Parents

January 27, 2023
how school affects mental health
Issues that Concern Us

How School Affects Mental Health – 5 Important Points

January 27, 2023
// @Icy Tales

A Property of Icy Media https://www.icymedia.ca

#1407, 3083 East Kent Ave N,Vancouver, V5S 4R2,

Canada

Whatsapp – +1-778-951-2734

Disclosure statement:

Every time you make a purchase from one of the products we talked about, we may earn a tiny bit of commission – at no cost to you! This doesn’t influence our decision-making; it just helps keep our small business alive!

  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Icy Tales Writing Agency
  • Icy Tales Recruitment Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy (CA)
  • Terms & conditions
  • Code of Ethics
Follow US

© 2022 Icy Tales. All Rights Reserved.

  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Icy Tales Writing Agency
  • Icy Tales Recruitment Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy (CA)
  • Terms & conditions
  • Code of Ethics

Removed from reading list

Undo
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Register Lost your password?