No Matter What We Wear, Society Will Put A Label On Us! Why?
Why is it that even in the 21st century, women are morally policed for the clothes they wear?
policing women's clothes
To Wear Sari Or Not: Only Women Have The Power To Decide
It all comes down to the freedom of choice then. Especially for women. Especially in modern India. To wear sarior not, she and only she has the power to decide that. She does not owe any explanation to anyone for her choices, writes Gunjan Pant Pande.
Now Women Are Enduring Dress Policing On Their Beloved Nighties
Nighties have gradually risen to be the clothing of choice for women, especially among middle-class women from small towns, where pyjamas and shorts are still a big no-no. For these women, a nightie or gown or maxi is a symbol of personal freedom, within their constrained existence in the society or their own house. A nighty therefore […]
Liberal Or Conservative, Dressing Strictly A Woman’s Choice
It is important that our stance against fashion policing also opposes criticism of women’s conservative clothing choices. Patriarchy and misogyny force numerous women into clothing choices they do not approve of. It is common for us to voice support to such women. To support women who have to hide behind a pallu or a burkha […]
