There are things which people find embarrassing when they are with others. Like standing straight when national anthem is playing at a place which is not really some national celebration day. I remember going to Rave 3 theatre in Kanpur where they played National Anthem before the movie. Some people hesitated to stand up. And then one person stood, and then stood another, and then everyone. Sometimes we don’t take first step thinking we will be alone in that and that would be embarrassing. But most of the times, others would be thinking the same. Take the first step. And even if you end up being alone, those who find you weird are wrong.
Indian parliament is trying to bring women reservation in elections. Which means that each political party will have atleast 1/3rd women candidates in elections. I personally find this decision useful. Useful because we need women in political system. Some might argue that its not gonna help. But I think it will. Having more women in political system means more concerns about women empowerment in society. The biggest opposition for this bill probably came from SP, the party which has quite some influence from Muslims. Now a women leader from Muslim side is quite uncommon. This bill will encourage Muslim women to come up and have a voice. Of course, one women leader in a city will empower other women in that city.
Now I know this is sexist. I am not really against sexism or racism, but this is too much. But you can not win this war with ideals. (I don’t fully support Gandhi philosophy). What is important is that it remains at 1/3rd, and doesnt increase. Come on, women is India are not that incompetitive.