I am not a person, I am a story
Published On :
8th July 2021
Posted by : Shristi Khadka
I am a single child. Ya, ya I get it, the image of one pampered, arrogant, and dramatic girl running over your mind. But that’s fine, that’s how the media portrays if a girl is privileged enough as the son. The biggest ultimate value of my purpose began here. People tag me as a feminist and whatever, but I am particularly not a fan of these words before my name. Why is it even made to sound the opposite of men? I wonder. I am speaking about injustice on women but people are abusing me saying that’s not how an ‘’good daughter’’ grows to be. I might not be an ideal daughter for you but I am definitely an ideal daughter of my parents because that’s the.....
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Natural is normal
Published On :
23rd June 2021
Posted by : Manjari Shrestha
To be honest I didn’t like having a period till the first two years of my life. I hated how I was isolated from the kitchen, puja, and different celebrations that I looked forward to. I still remember that day when I cursed myself for being a girl and hated myself for bleeding.
One fine day, I had my period during the festival of Tihar. I felt sad that I will be missing such a wonderful celebration of colors, music, and sweets. The very day was the day of playing deusi bhailo. Initially, I decided that I would not tell my parents. However, I ended up telling my parents about my period. Later on, in the evening everyone went out for deusi bhailo.....
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Gender Stereotypes
Published On :
7th December 2020
Posted by : Sanju Maharjan
Category :
Gender and advocacy
Gender stereotypes are traditional roles or responsibilities that are considered appropriate for each individual according to their gender. We are expected to act, behave, learn, and perform as per the rules that have been enforced to us in a direct or an indirect way. This is called gender stereotypes.
Gender stereotypes originate from our culture and traditions and are passed on to generations to follow the same line. While we make advancements and progress every day towards the modern world, these stereotypes are irrelevant and totally unfair. However, there are an infinite number of such stereotypes followed and practiced which shape our gender.....
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