Indian Women and Financial Literacy
When we speak about financial literacy or understanding its meaning, the major component is the ability to understand and effectively use financial skills such as personal finance including budgeting, investing, and household financial management. Household financial…
THE DILEMMA OF DUTY AND DEATH
Recently one of my relatives passed away, she was old and had multiple illnesses and it was expected. We had people in and out throughout the day, everyone knew about the passing, it’s a small village…
The USA, Roe V. Wade, and The Rights of Women
Trigger Warning: Mention of suicide Like any other Indian, the idea of going to countries abroad, especially the USA or the UK, always fascinated me. A lot has changed since I was a kid- there’s a…
IS YOUR PERIOD STAIN A SHAME?
Ruhi, now 17, who lives in a village of Uttar Pradesh, recalls her experience: “We are forced to be isolated in a nearby hut and are also told not to come into direct sunlight or touch…
THE WICKED SYSTEM OF DOWRY
An Indian wedding traditionally brings an ensemble of ever-lasting memories where the typical Indian indulges in rich food, joyful dance, and vibrant music, but very few look inside the deep misogynist traditions behind the festivities. To…