Alia Bhatt Kanyadaan Ad: Here’s Why We Need More Such “Controversial” Advertisements
The backlash against it doesn’t make sense, as nowhere does it reject the practice of Kanyadaan. It only asks for a daan of the groom too.
gender and advertising
Why Women Driving Is Still A Rare Sight In Indian Advertisements
Not enough advertisements show women driving, be it cars or bikes. Are women not seen as potential buyers, or is it plain sexism?
Are Indian ads reinforcing unrealistic expectations from women?
Imagine a day in the life of a married urban Indian woman. As a homemaker, she runs a house in the capacity of an entrepreneur, sometimes with multiple employees; maintains balance sheets and makes budget allocations; functions as a family nutritionist; and acts as universal caretaker/nurse; all unpaid and sometimes thankless jobs. On the other […]
