In the light of feminism, when the whole world is running after women rights and just another trigger is required for the fourth wave of feminism, the concept has been taken too far by Deepika Padukone. There is always a choice, given to everyone. But it does not mean choice be exercised everywhere in the name of rights. There is a difference between freedom, rights and choices. A woman has the right to wear whatever she wants, roam around with whomsoever she wants, drink and sleep with whomever she wants. Its the fundamental right Indian constitution provides to everyone, and it is not her fault at all if tomorrow a man rapes her because of her short dress or being open minded. She is a free soul and has the freedom to enjoy all amenities of life as a man does.
Now, when it comes down to making choices, one must also to evaluate the effects it would bring down upon her/him. Yes women have a choice of sleeping with anyone, even after marriage, but do not shout at us and show hypocrisy if we sleep with women outside our marriage too#mychoice. Yes you have a choice to not carry my child if you get pregnant, but do not shout at us if we decide to have a child with some other woman #mychoice. If tomorrow, you dump a guy saying you are not interested in, and its your choice, then do not abuse me if tomorrow I dump you, my choice changes too#mychoice. If tomorrow I disrespect women, do not throw stones at me #mychoice.
Yes Deepika, it's your choice and your views, but sorry that i do not share your ideology #mychoice.
You say"You are my choice,not privilege". "my" ? Since when have u owned me, neither have i claimed to own you. I am not your property, neither are you.
I fail to understand how infidelity and sexism can empower women !! You say you have the choice of sleeping with anyone outside marriage.Adultery is not feminism, its a personal choice which everyone is can exercise irrespective of gender. How is that even related to women empowerment and women rights ?
And then comes another brand endorsed video by Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina # respect2protect.
I understand the respect part, by why protect ? We have women made so habitual to this term, that in their subconscious mind, they need men to protect their dignity, identity and respect. That it's a man's duty to do it, making her more dependable on us, than being independent. I do not doubt their intention, but the the way they moderate it is sheer stupidity. No, I am not liable for her protection. It is not my duty. She is strong enough that she CAN handle herself, and face any grave situation in front of her. I will come down for her protection only in the name for humanity, as one individual should help another, irrespective of gender, but not as a duty inflicted upon the male population.
Vogue on one hand earns money by photo-shopping and editing every women image on their cover page, showing off every glamorous page on their front page because that is what sells, but on the other hand it says it's fine to be what you are, and one should be respected for what one is, its your choice. Isn't that sheer hypocrisy ?
This is the image from vogue's website showing 'best dressed' women. If you think they are best, what about the ones who #choose to wear a normal suit or saree and who are not celebrities ? Are you not judging them by discriminating the way they dress, not being in your 'best category' list just because it was their choice to wear what they want !!
Women empowerment is about educating and enlightening women, so that tomorrow they get self sufficient and independent. Empowerment is not gained by making sexual choices in marriage or wearing short dresses madame.
Feminism is a robust tool. One should use it wisely to bring up the suppressed gender, not to discriminate the other and blaming them for every wrong thing happening with yours.
The world today requires feminism with a purpose to earn back women rights, taken away from them unfortunately from the patriarchal culture. But dominating men and doing anything because its your choice would only bring anarchy to the society. Use feminism to educate women and make informed and logical #choices in her life, not to make any harsh choices in the name of being a free soul.
Closing my thoughts, lets watch another video - mychoice male version
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