Opinion | Smash patriarchy. But how?
Summary
Rahul Gandhi has reignited debate over patriarchy in India by calling for it to be smashed, even as outrage over a GIVA Raksha Bandhan ad starring Kriti Sanon exposed persistent policing of women’s bodies. The opinion argues that politics must lead by example if society is to move toward genuine gender equality.
Key Points
- Rahul Gandhi criticized patriarchy in India and said a woman should not be defined only as a daughter, wife or mother.
- The backlash over GIVA’s Raksha Bandhan ad starring Kriti Sanon showed how women’s choices and bodies are still heavily policed.
- The article says political parties have a poor record on women’s representation, despite rhetoric about empowerment.
- It argues that unequal politics helps sustain patriarchy across society.
