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Shreya Pataskar

Shreya Pataskar

Shreya hails from Pune, Maharashtra. She is a writer, a programmer, and a staunch advocate of women's rights. She believes that words leave an impact on people and can help bring change in society.

People protesting on the road with a placard saying "The Future is Female"

Patriarchy, Feminism, and Families: Can patriarchy be the reason behind the decline of the family system?

Many people have always hated feminism for different reasons. But lately, I’ve heard many people accusing feminism of destroying families. While women’s rights should not be a topic of debate, do you think women’s rights can cause damage to society? I don’t think so. When hunters

Four women standing, with the middle one holding a baby

Caste or Misogyny - What dehumanizes women more?

One day, my house help lady asked for tea. When we served her tea in one of the cups we use to drink, she was surprised. “Madam, you are offering me tea in your cup?” she asked. My mother was confused. “Yes, why? What happened?” “Nothing. In other homes, people

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Rape Culture – the poison that is eating up the humanity inside us.

April is observed as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month, it is important to raise awareness about sexual assault happening with millions of girls and women worldwide. But what enables sexual assault? Why does sexual assault take place? The answer is Rape Culture. Rape Culture is a social setting, an

A woman wearing a black burqa and niqab with Arabic text written on it

Hijab and Burqa – is the Islamic concept of women’s modesty logical?

What if one day someone tells you that they hate you so much that they don’t want to see your face? What if that ‘someone’ is your father, brother, or husband? That’s the fate of almost all Muslim girls and women, no matter which country they’re living

Why should period stigma hold back girls and women?

Why should period stigma hold back girls and women?

Here’s a little secret: If boys look at you carrying a box of tampons or sanitary pads, they won’t suffer a heart attack, trust me. Out of all the things women are made to feel ashamed of, a natural and biological process like menstruation is heavily stigmatized. Even

Domestic Violence – the punishment for marrying a man.

Domestic Violence – the punishment for marrying a man.

I want you to visualize this: you are a newlywed woman with expectations from her married life. You have been taught to cook and clean for everyone in the family since childhood. You love your husband and are ready to change your life for him and his family. The initial