Gender Equality & Its Irony
Two friends - a #guy and
a #girl - were catching up over #coffee, talking about their lives, families and
marriage plans. However, the conversation ended abruptly because one of them
was being #sexist. Here are excerpts from the conversation:
She : Oh! my parents. They want me to get
married.
He : Ya... this happens in India with every
girl who turns 25
She : Why girls? You are of my age. Are your
parents forcing you for marriage?
He : No. Not yet. I think they will in a
couple of years
She: Exactly. I too want to get married after a
couple of years. I have some career plans, want to travel like you and do lot
of things before I get married.
He : That’s nice. Try convincing your parents
once.
She : I can't understand my parents! They are so orthodox. I mean..we all talk about gender equality..and this is how our previous generation thinks! Kuch nahi ho sakta is desh ka (Nothing good can happen in this country). You boys have all the privilege. I hate this system.
He : Hmm... anyway did you like the last guy
you met?
She : No.
He : Why?
She : Uske Utna to main kamaati hoon. (I
earn almost equal). The guy I will marry should earn more than me and should be
more intelligent. In the end, these are basic requirements.
He : Oh... I thought we were talking about
equality!
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