You know they talk about her because she matters. Is she strong enough to stay confident, or will she feel shaken up and shatter?
Tag Archives: Social Change
Real Conversations | Something Wonderful
Exploring Patriarchy Chapter 30 –
There had been a time when the struggle with chores and gender roles took over every meeting or conversation that MM and her friends had. And finally, it got too much for MM so she began to cling to her hobbies for dear life. Letting friendships and WhatsApp-only communications cool or grow distant but holding on to friendships she treasured. Friends so dear that she was willing to listen. Willing to learn HOW to listen actually because the art of listening rarely is an innate skill with the human race.
And then, something wonderful happened!
You’re Past 50 When
You know you’re past 50 when you’ve learned a few tricks – how to get them to look after themselves and understand it’s the way to stay fit.
Toe The Line
Should I be like you and tow the line,
follow rules that served a different time?
Access To Vitamin D
Do they have access to sunshine and Vitamin D? All of these women whose skin the sun doesn’t see?
The Chief Picker-Upper & Fetcher of Things
Exploring Patriarchy Chapter 25 – They wanted their stuff. And their ideas. Even if they didn’t work anymore because life and lifestyles had changed so much.
Don’t Let Go
Don’t do today what you can do tomorrow, hold on to things. Don’t acknowledge sorrow.
Freedom to BE
Freedom.
To choose different,
and dress different.
Book Review – Hours with Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh
Book Review – Shrayana Bhattacharya takes one on a journey, weaving the lives of real women into the socio-economic fabric of the India they live in.
Space Within Barriers | My Greatest Friend in Times of Need
Exploring Patriarchy Chapter 17 –
She could have made this a battle with her husband, but the truth is, a large part of the problem was her. And HER ATTITUDES. Because she too had, without conscious thought, embraced this disrespect.
Poem: My Greatest Friend in Times of Need
My greatest friend in times of need
I talk to you, say what I please.
You help me out when times get tough
you listen – never say you’ve had enough.
the relaxed housekeeper 