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Despite the long-term advancement in technology and media, one thing that has not seemed to have changed is the portrayal of women with the most unrealistic standards. This often leads to impacts such as dysmorphia, body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, depression, eating disorders, and even a negaRead more
Despite the long-term advancement in technology and media, one thing that has not seemed to have changed is the portrayal of women with the most unrealistic standards.
This often leads to impacts such as dysmorphia, body dissatisfaction, low self-esteem, depression, eating disorders, and even a negative effect on relationships.
The expectation of society for a woman to always come off as a flawlessly sculpted doll usually makes the ladies have dissatisfaction with their own bodies, feeling they do not measure up to societal ideals of beauty, which are often unrealistic and unattainable.
Society pressures every woman to fit into the same ideal face with the same ideal makeup, and the same body. The constant demand for change as trends pass by and the constant expectation to always be relevant.
Pressure to conform to narrow beauty standards can contribute to the development of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating disorder.
This manifests into much bigger problems where the individuals start struggling with basic intimacy. Woman starts to view themselves as objects that primarily needs to be perfect to be judged only by appearance rather than as whole individuals with talents, intellect, and emotions.
One of the most depressing things is, that this portrayal starts affecting one’s mind at a young age. The entire ‘Sephora Kids’ phenomenon was a great example of how even pre-teens were advertised the need to have perfect skin and a perfect routine or else they would be perceived as ‘ugly’ and ‘not relevant’ when they age. Kids hardly aged 11 were using retinol to prevent wrinkles.
This issues often lead to a bigger problems where ultimately the woman feels ‘I’m not enough’
Addressing these issues requires promoting diverse representations of beauty, challenging unrealistic standards, and fostering self-acceptance and body positivity.
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Gender mainstreaming refers incorporation of gender perspectives and considerations into all policies, programs, and activities with the aim achieving gender equality. This approach takes into consideration both men’s and women’s cconsideration and needs into account equally to devise a strategy thRead more
Gender mainstreaming refers incorporation of gender perspectives and considerations into all policies, programs, and activities with the aim achieving gender equality.
This approach takes into consideration both men’s and women’s cconsideration and needs into account equally to devise a strategy that eliminates gender disparities.
This is practised in fields like education, employment, the healthcare system etc.
Implementing healthcare policies that address the specific needs of both men and women. For example, recognizing that men and women may have different health risks and access to healthcare services, and ensuring that medical research includes gender-specific data.
A very current example of educational gender mainstreaming is the:-
‘Majhi Ladki Behin’ translates as ‘My Dear Sister’
is a scheme recently devised by the government that provides an incentive of ₹1,500 to women over the age of 21 as an economc support.
Similarly, by one of the other schemes, the tuition fees for socially and economically backward females would be waivered off as free to ensure that education is afforded by everyone.
These are some of the very examples of gender mainstreaming.
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Feminism at its core is rooted in an individual's person beliefs, cultural background, personal experiences, and understanding of what feminism entails. Some women may strongly advocate gender equality while others may oppose it. One of the major reason for a difference in viewpoint towards feminismRead more
Feminism at its core is rooted in an individual’s person beliefs, cultural background, personal experiences, and understanding of what feminism entails. Some women may strongly advocate gender equality while others may oppose it.
One of the major reason for a difference in viewpoint towards feminism of some women is the Misconception. Feminism is not always, but often is misportrayed in light of ‘one gender is better than another,’ which is inherently wrong.
Some women also struggle with the idea of feminism due to their cultural beliefs. This often origins from the strong traditional gender roles that are upheld generation after generation that seep into the mindset of the woman in that upbringing.
Furthermore, the expectations of society for women to feel those specific gender roles that are assigned to them, make them turn their heads to feminism.
Some women might feel that mainstream feminism does not adequately address their specific issues, particularly women of color, LGBTQ+ women, or women from lower socio-economic backgrounds. They might feel alienated by a movement they perceive as predominantly focused on the concerns of white, middle-class women.
Moreover, personal experiences and privileges may also play a role. An individual who has not faced any gender-based discrimination in their workplace or daily life may not feel the urgency or need to advocate for equality.
Overall, women’s support for feminism is diverse and influenced by a range of factors. Understanding these nuances is crucial for a comprehensive view of the movement and its impact.
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