WEB CHUTNEY

We live in a society where everything a desi woman says or does can be taken against her. Here are some assumptions about desi women that need to stop right NOW.

1. Just because she is unmarried, doesn’t mean she was rejected by many or there is a ‘masla’ in her.

2. Just because she does not want to get married right now, does not mean she never will.

3. Just because all her friends are getting married, doesn’t mean she wants to too.

4. Just because she is friendly, doesn’t mean she is flirting.

5. Just because she is hanging out with a boy, doesn’t mean he is her boyfriend.

6. Just because she has a boyfriend, doesn’t mean she’s characterless.

7. Just because she is single or has recently broken up, doesn’t mean she is vulnerable and available.

8. Just because she is ambitious and career-oriented, doesn’t mean she can’t be a good daughter/wife/mother.

9. Just because she is outspoken, doesn’t mean she is ‘batameez’ or ‘tez’

10. Just because she doesn’t know how to cook, doesn’t mean she won’t be a good wife or bahu.

11. Just because she is wearing make up, doesn’t mean she is a whore.

12. Just because she cries easily, doesn’t mean she is weak.

13. Just because she is independent, doesn’t mean she doesn’t want to settle down in life.

14. Just because she is a feminist, doesn’t mean she hates all men.

15. Just because she loves you unconditionally, doesn’t mean you can break her heart.

Dear society, let her live a little, okay?