#Equality in India
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simpisari · 8 days ago
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Social Order; or should I say, Casteism?
Casteism is truly one of India's finest contributions to world culture. If you're looking for a way to inject some order into the chaos of life, look no further. The caste system is like the original blueprint for social organization. Forget all those complicated theories of equality or meritocracy— casteism gives us the simple joy of knowing where everyone belongs from the get-go. If anything screams "we've really nailed equality," it's a system that divides people into categories based on birth and not merit. I mean, who wants to live in a world where everyone is treated the same, right? No, no. It's far more enriching to know your place from the moment you're born.
I've never experienced it myself, but I've witnessed it enough times to know it's not just some passing trend— it's practically a national sport! You walk into any public space and there it is, all around you. The subtle, almost invisible segregation of people based on their caste. It's as if the country has been playing a lifelong game of "Guess Your Place in Society," and somehow, some people are just naturally better at it than others. But hey, let's be honest— how else would we know who's allowed to clean our streets or handle our sewage? I mean, it's not like anyone else would want to do that work, right? It's practically a privilege.
Let's start with the advantages of caste-based professions. What could be better than having people who've been professionally trained for generations in their family's craft? Sure, you might think it's limiting for a child born to a certain caste to automatically be expected to work in a specific job for their entire life. But don't worry— everyone loves job security, don't they? It's comforting knowing that you don't have to worry about things like dreams or aspirations— those pesky distractions that can lead to disappointment. Just stick to the family business. If your ancestors cleaned the streets, then clearly, you were born to continue this proud tradition. And who are we to question thousands of years of traditional expertise in sanitation?
For one, it's so efficient. No need to waste time on things like "talent" or "hard work." And if you're ever feeling a little confused about how society works, casteism is there to reassure you. Want to know who should be respected? Just check their surname! It’s built-in social calculator! Want to know who should be serving you dinner? Take a wild guess. No more awkward conversations about personal worth or values. If you're at the top, just sit back and enjoy your automatic VIP status. If you're at the bottom, well, now you have a very clear idea of what's expected of you. You can stop trying to climb that ladder of success and just embrace the beautiful simplicity of knowing your place. 
It's truly a stroke of genius. Think about it: the caste system helps maintain order. Why let people move up and down the social ladder based on their abilities or interests? That's too chaotic! Once you've found your place, you can just stay there—forever. No need to challenge the status quo. In fact, isn't it better when people know their place and stay there? Imagine the sheer confusion if everyone started thinking they could become anything they wanted. What a mess! 
It isn't just great for work—it's also a fantastic social filter! Think of all the complicated human interactions you no longer have to worry about. With caste, it's all mapped out. Want to make friends who will understand your cultural background perfectly? Easy—just stick with people from the same caste. None of that messy diversity or integration nonsense. No, no. Why allow different people to mix when you can have neatly packaged groups? 
Now, I've heard people say that casteism is outdated, harmful, or even immoral. Pfft. How quaint. We're simply trying to preserve a time-honored tradition. Sure, it might have its flaws— like causing untold suffering and denying basic human rights to millions— but hey, let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater. I mean, where would we be without this beautiful, ancient hierarchy? Think of all the people who'd be unemployed without it!
And if you happen to be on the right side of the caste divide, well, congratulations! You've essentially won the lottery of life. Sure, you didn't have to work for it, but it's yours. Don't let anyone tell you it's unfair. Why should you feel guilty for simply existing at the top of a social ladder you didn't even ask to be on?
So, there you have it. Casteism: the unsung hero of Indian society. Who needs the hassle of merit, individuality, or personal growth when you can have such a perfectly structured, wonderfully predictable social order?
Keep it up, India. You're doing great.
— Ari
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manasastuff-blog · 2 months ago
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enigma-the-mysterious · 1 year ago
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Diversity wins! The Supreme Court of India, that refuses to legalize same sex marriage, has granted equal marriage rights to heterosexual transgender marriages. They are being homophobic but in a trans friendly way
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poetic-vidhi · 2 months ago
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WE LIVE IN A "INDIA"?
We live in a INDIA where women's are worshiped at days,
But get gang raped at night!
We live in a India where a rapist or criminal can go to temple but a bleeding women can't!
We live in a India where women's are "allowed" to work but still be expected to do all the household!
We live in a India where we proud to be landed on moon but why still be ashamed of menstruation!
We live in a India where a women is "allowed" to study but still be expected to get married by 22!
We live in a India where we say daughter's and son's are equal but why still doctors hide the gender till the birth?
We live in a India where a father gives his life income in dowry but why not on her education?
We live in a India where we talk about all the equality but why no one talks about the unequality of only women leaving her home?
We live in a India where sons are asked for their graduation/ income but why daughter's are asked for what can they cook?
We live in a India where men's can urinate in public but why women still be questioned on a skirt?
We live in a India where a good women goes to heaven but the bad one goes anywhere she wants!
And Yes, sometimes I'm not proud to say I live in India!.
~Vidhi Vikram Singh Gaur
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weirdly-specific-but-ok · 1 year ago
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i explain india but i'm drunk.
Hello maggots of mine you're all such babygirls and bastards just like Aziraphale and Crowley. I'm so proud of you all for existing. Yes i'm a wholesome drunk you now know this about me. The wine tastes like rotten grapes and smells of battery acid and cost 245 rupees INR. Speaking of INR, thanks to a maggot's ask, I'm here to explain India. I've never set foot outside of this country. But I'm also very very shit at general knowledge.
To any non-Indians reading this, this is a totally legit 1000% everything covered all-inclusive summary. To any Indians reading this, I'm so so fucking sorry.
India, explained.
So there's south india and there's north india and there's north east india. north india is very racist about south india and they're both very racist about north east india. Most of these people are also probably racist either to other countries or they have internalised racism. It's a wild trip.
There are. A lot of languages here. And a LOT of scripts. I can read two scripts, understand four Indian languages and speak in two of them (badly), and those two are not my native tongues. I cannot speak in my native tongues. It's basically English at this point. These aren't dialects, those are separate. Picture like, Europe, but more, in terms of how many languages.
Everyone hates each other which is valid for the entire planet honestly.
In south india we have a lot of coconuts. Like a lot. There are so many coconuts you have no fucking idea guys you cannot escape the coconuts. I was nearly killed by a shower of coconuts when I was 5 I escaped by one second.
There are also cows. People will tell you that you are being racist when you say India has cows everywhere. But it's true. Two weeks ago I had the pleasure to be stuck in a traffic jam. Next to the street barrier thing (what divides a street im too drunk for this) I saw a huge bull fucking HUMPING a cow. The vehicles just had to move around them. They were having sex right there.
If you're a middle class Indian kid, your career options are: doctor, engineer, scientist, CA, lawyer, government official or family disappointment.
Needless to say, I was going to be doctor and am now instead family disappointment. I'm babygirling so hard it's insane. The prodigal son.
It's very ace-friendly and heterophobic in the sense that you are not supposed to be exhibiting any sexuality whatever in a respectable household. Just shut up and give virgin birth already. But be married. That's crucial.
Oh yeah gay marriage isn't legal trans people are constantly othered by society and/or given no respect whatsover and we're just all vibing here this is totally not why I'm finishing a small bottle of cheap wine on a thursday past midnight alone in my room.
Foreigners are like a zoo species you see them you're instantly concerned like what are they doing outside the TV screens and then either people are normal (rarely), they run up and take photos or try to slip into conversation (more often than you'd think, even I've been guilty of the conversation thing as a kid) OR they start talking about how 'this western culture is ruining our culture'. Which is fair but honestly both the 'cultures' these people are talking about usually involve incredible amounts of bigotry and are more similar than they think.
I think the lesson here is that humans just suck as a species. Except for you maggots. I love you all and I will defend you with my life.
THE CHAAT. THE CHAAT IS INSANELY AMAZING. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE CHAAT. I HAVE NO SPICE TOLERANCE SO I HAVE TO BEG ON MY KNEES FOR THE SPICES TO BE REDUCED BUT STILL. THE CHAAT. THE CHAAT, YOU GUYS. YOU NEED IT.
Sorry yes I'm normal. ALSO THE STREET DOGS. THE INDIES. THEY'RE SO LOVELY AND SWEET AND CHAOTIC AND I KEEP TALKING TO THEM. Once when I was crying I made the dog distress while and like five dogs that I didn't know came running to me and comforted me and licked me.
INDIAN DANCE MUSIC. I FUCKING LOVE IT IT'S INSANE. My family were elitist as fuck so I never got to listen to Bollywood music as a kid but it's AMAZING I'm so glad it exists. Bhangra too.
Beaches very very pretty hills very very pretty honestly the nature is fucking beautiful if you can just quickly pretend humans don't exist, which again is true of this entire planet. Yeah. Okay I'm so fucking drunk.
Yeah lots of diversity which is very nice when the humans aren't screaming at each other about it but the rest of the time it's very nice
The garbage and sewer stories? yeah they're all true im sorry
Traffic rules more like traffic suggestions amirite
Well, we still have far better healthcare access than america. so. there is that.
If you speak English well you'll be mocked and isolated. If you speak English poorly you'll be mocked and isolated. Honestly, just be rich. That'll fix it all.
All the conservatives hate each other and don't realise they're the exact same but in like different flavours.
Oh yeah we have auto rickshaws. Look them up. They're so much better than cars I don't get motion sick as easily in them. But the drivers all hate you and never want to take you anywhere.
Eyyyyyyyyyy it's so fucking fun here *drinsk more alcohol* I am so fucking not looking forward to college.
Please someone crowdfund me out of here let's all go chill in Alpha Centauri I've heard it's nice this time of the year.
I will, however, miss the casual live cow pornos. A true highlight.
[I got this peer-reviewed by my friend in India's top law school, just in case, because I'm too drunk and generally dumb. They say I will not be killed. And they've been on Twitter so.]
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Irrefutable legal proof y'all. I don't mean to offend anyone except bigots. Fuck you, bigots, if you're not offended then I've disappointed my community.
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leftistfeminista · 5 months ago
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In Kerala India, women formed a nearly 400 mile long "wall" of between 3 to 5 million women, organized in part by the Communist Party of India (marxist), as they fight for gender equality in India and against religious gender segregation
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gold-dust-angel · 2 years ago
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Good to see this trending even though I have no idea why suddenly today but—
A historic debate on marriage equality and legalising same-sex marriage is underway in the Supreme Court of India. The Union govt. is against it of course but the SC judges and the lawyers representing the petitioners are very progressive. The recordings of the live hearings are up on youtube and worth watching because the arguments in favor are just ✨chef's kiss✨ The verdict is yet to be out but I'm really hopeful. Anxious but hopeful. So far the CJI's statements point to a positive outcome for the queer community but let's wait and watch. It's gonna be epic🌈
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pudinaluvr · 1 year ago
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"the concerned authorities must take action", says concerned authority
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saddayfordemocracy · 8 months ago
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Sujata Setia, "A Thousand Cuts," 2024,
For centuries in southeast Asia, lingchi was employed as a particularly brutal form of torture in which a knife was used to methodically remove parts of the body over long periods.
Translated as “death by a thousand cuts,” the ancient practice provides the metaphorical groundwork for London-based Indian artist.
For the past two years, Setia has collaborated with SHEWISE, a charity that empowers marginalized women to overcome trauma and cultivate lives free from oppression and violence.
Through this connection, she spent two years photographing survivors of abuse in South Asian communities across the U.K. “A Thousand Cuts is an effort to understand abuse from many different frames of reference,” the artist says in a statement.
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dandylion-s · 1 year ago
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listen as a queer indian person, am I disappointed? Sure. The supreme court has taken the coward's way out on this and there's no getting around that. The ruling government of my country, where I've lived my entire life, hates people like me and thinks that I don't belong here. At the bare minimum, that's hurtful and dehumanising.
But queer people in India can, have and will weather this. In ten years maybe marriage equality will be the law of the land, idk I can't see the future. But I can tell for sure that in ten years, I will still be here. Other people who "don't belong" in India will still be here.
This government will not. The people who have said you can't be queer AND indian in front of the supreme court and the country will not.
That is the only certainty. Queers will always be here.
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petekaos · 2 years ago
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As they say, you can choose your friends, not your family. Firoz is my friend.
Shahid Kapoor as Sunny and Bhuvan Arora as Firoz in
FARZI (2023), dir. Raj & DK Episode 1: Artist
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simpisari · 14 days ago
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Goddesses; a young feminist's rancour
India, a land where women are revered as goddesses—until they step outside their homes.
India, the land of vibrant culture, rich heritage, and deeply ingrained patriarchy. A place where goddesses are worshipped in temples while their mortal counterparts are often told, "It's not safe for you to go out after dark." Irony, anyone?
Now, some people might argue, "Why do we even need feminism in India? Aren't women already empowered?"
Of course, they are! After all, we've come so far. Women can now have careers—provided they're also cooking, cleaning, raising the kids, and getting home before the streetlights come on. Who needs rest when you've got societal expectations keeping you busy 24/7?
Oh, and let's not forget the lovely experience of sexual harassment! Whether you're in a sari on a rural road or a suit in an urban office, catcalls and creepy stares are a unifying experience. It's practically a national pastime at this point! Whether it's on a bus, in an office, or at a wedding, no woman is exempt. But don't worry, we've got it covered with a foolproof system: ignore it, brush it off.
And for those who dare to speak up? We have a solution for them too! From "What was she wearing?" to "She's just seeking attention," the blame game is alive and well. Why focus on holding perpetrators accountable when victim-blaming is so much easier? And what's feminism got to do with this? Absolutely nothing.
Marriage, of course, remains the pinnacle of every woman's life. Forget dreams or ambitions—your true purpose is to find a husband, ideally before you turn 25. Bonus points if you're "fair," "slim," and "well-educated but not too career-oriented." And let's not even get started on dowry. Sure, it's illegal, but traditions are traditions, right?
And what about men? Oh, they've got it tough too! Society insists they be stoic providers, immune to emotions. Want to cry? Laugh? Pursue art instead of engineering? Sorry, that's not manly enough. Feminism, by the way, could help fix that too. But— shh, let's not tell anyone.
Meanwhile, some folks genuinely believe feminism is a conspiracy—a Western import designed to ruin "Indian values." Because nothing says cultural integrity like treating half the population as second-class citizens, am I right?
Here's the truth, and it's a bitter pill for some: feminism isn't about hating men or rejecting tradition. It's about creating a society where women don't have to choose between safety and freedom. Where men can cry without being ridiculed for acting like a sissy. Where equality isn't just a word enlisted in the constitution but a lived reality.
So yes, India absolutely needs feminism.
Because goddesses may adorn our temples, but it's time we start respecting the ones walking among us.
— Ari
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dosai-maavu · 9 months ago
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talking politics with adults in india be crazy af. i have one uncle who's seriously told me that casteism against brahmins exists bc no tamil filmmaker will make a movie degrading lower caste communities. i have ANOTHER uncle who's yelled at a security guard (who was north indian), for speaking hindi and not tamil in bangalore.
make it make sense.
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enigma-the-mysterious · 1 year ago
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Can't believe we waited all these months on tenterhooks, only to get some fucking lip service from these so-called "liberal" judges. Fuck you. We are not asking for your fucking sympathy. We are asking for our basic fucking rights.
India is a conservative country and we all know the social prestige attached to a marriage. Not to mention the legal, economic and social benefits. Gay couples have a right to those as much as heterosexual couples do. Marriage is not a fundamental right, my ass
And they know very well that with the conservative government that's sitting in the Parliament right now, we are never getting a marriage equality act passed. The case is closed now.
Fuck you! Fuck you! Fuck you!
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milimeters-morales · 2 years ago
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Miles: my hands are so shaky i can’t get anything done
Pavitr: maybe i can chase you with a meat tenderizer again? or we can try and suffocate each other with pillows? oh wait, we can just have a fistfight-
Peter B: wtf don’t do any of that
Gwen: wait let him cook
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not-your-asian-fantasy · 1 year ago
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From The Juggernaut: 🏳️‍🌈On November 29, #Nepal became the first #SouthAsian country to register a same-sex marriage.
“Finally, we are completely together. Finally, we are completely each other’s,” Maya Gurung, 37, told The Guardian.
“We did it. We can have a beautiful future now,” Surendra Pandey, 27, told The Guardian.
In 2007, Nepal’s courts directed the government to amend laws to allow same-sex marriages, but legislators failed to bring any such amendments to Parliament. In June, Nepal’s Supreme Court issued an interim order that recognized the registry of same-sex marriages since legislators had failed to amend marriage laws.
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Gurung and Pandey were married in a Hindu wedding in 2017. Gurung was born a man and identifies as a trans woman; Pandey was born a man and identifies as a man. But Nepal prohibits citizens from changing the sex assigned at birth on official documents, so the couple couldn’t open a joint bank account, buy property together, or adopt a child together.
After the Supreme Court’s interim order, the couple tried to register at the Kathmandu District Court and High Court. But they still faced pushback — until Gurung's hometown, Dordi municipality, a few miles west of #Kathmandu, stepped in and agreed to register the couple.
Nepal is the second country in Asia, after Taiwan, to recognize same-sex marriage. India’s Supreme Court refused to legalize same-sex marriage earlier this year.
“We will continue our campaign for same-sex marriage and fight to bring equality to sexual minorities in the country, so that generations of people will not have to suffer like we all did,” Gurung told reporters Friday, AP reported.
Sunil Babu Pant, a former legislator and LGBTQ+ rights activist, told AP: “It is just not same-sex marriage, but it is very inclusive…man can marry man, woman can marry woman. As we have three genders — male, female and others — others can marry others also and others can marry man [or woman].”
Read more about how India is still fighting for LGBTQ rights at the link in bio, then click this image 🔗
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