In the last few years, women's participation in political, economic and social fields has also increased in number. However, such representation has neither reduced structural violence against women, nor reduced inequality between them.
In the recent days, the campaign of singer Elina Chauhan and review officer has garnered a lot of attention. Both the singers have come out in response after the criticism mixed with name-calling in connection with the character.
Why are they suffering so much mental torture and pain? Is speaking out against exploitation greater than committing a crime? While the society is treating them as 'disloyal' and 'characterless' by publicly assigning their value, the characters associated with them are far from criticism. And, the actions they have taken are caste to the society.
The main basis of the attack on them is the society we live in and its cultural structure, where women do not like the patriarchy that laughs at them. However, if the same woman is dressed in a consumerist 'socks', every man feels caste.
In the last two decades, the political history of Nepal has passed an extraordinary turn. Progressive steps like declaration of republic, implementation of federalism and guarantee of inclusiveness in the constitution have opened the door of opportunity to the excluded and marginalized communities.
When the constitution is almost 10 years old, although it cannot be implemented according to its meaning and spirit, many positive signs have not been seen when reviewing the foundation of the constitution and the way it has guided. It has proved the fact that representation of women is possible as well as men in every body of the state. It has been confirmed that women excel in every field in any field given opportunities and leadership.
In the last few years, women's participation in political, economic and social fields has also increased in number. However, such representation has not reduced the structural violence against women, nor has the inequality between them decreased. The beautiful dream of equality, freedom and social justice drawn by the constitution, which was issued with a call for complete transformation from the status quo, is incomplete and incomplete in practice.
Let's not talk about Alina and reviews! They are two representative characters facing structural violence. Gangu Chhetri's obscene videos and the tears of Gaushala-26 are anathema to male line-celebrating Alinas. Dozens of women accused of such curses are facing this structural violence.
Some speak and can cope, while many remain silent because of the fear of society and remember their destiny. The review and the attack on Alina is a mirror that reflects the ugliness of Nepali patriarchal society.
There is a tendency in our society to blame women for failure or problems. Social ostracism begins by questioning the character of women before discussing the violence perpetrated by men when marriages fail. This culture of blame has not only stifled women's independence and self-esteem, but also stifled their creativity and hope for the future. On the one hand, women are forced to become financially independent to take care of the house, on the other hand, they are not free to take any decision related to marriage, career or body.
review When he raised his voice against heinous crimes like rape, the society greeted him with stones and bottles on stage. It was only an external and visible attack. The invisible blow still hasn't subsided. A minor faced abuse, character assassination and social ostracism when she sought justice for being exploited. The reviewer who lost the fight for justice did not lose life. Instead, the courage to live and laugh that he showed became the loudest voice for many reviews.
Similarly, Alina also decided to end the relationship by mutual consent after the marital life was not easy. Society wanted to see him sad, sick, suffering and disciplined. It was not new that Elina, who breathed a breath of freedom after the divorce, was considered 'characterless'. His laughter and freedom have been considered a 'threat' by the society. Because his actions were beyond the control of patriarchy. At this time, society has been forced to accept laughing Elina and reviews.
As long as women are in the role of 'disciplined and victimized', society sympathizes with them. When they resist violence and exploitation, speak up with self-respect and society begins to shake as independent and courageous women break out of patriarchal control, challenging traditional authority.
When violence against women is publicized, instead of bringing the culprit to justice, the victim's clothes, behavior, speech and past are investigated. Society puts a thick veil over the serious crimes committed by the perpetrators. Within that curtain, the pen of the media is drawn, the scales of the court hang, and the provisions of the law are broken.
Feudalism came to regard women as the epitome of 'shy' and 'discipline'. Women's freedom and voice were tied to the bond of 'Izzat' and their personal and social lives were continuously monitored. It created an empire of exploitation and oppression of women in the name of 'shy'.
After feudalism based on exploitation and oppression began to fall, capitalism determined the standards of beauty and forced them to be 'pretty', 'slim', 'smart', 'youth' and 'fashionable' as required by the market. Today the market has openly exposed the exploitation that used to be done inside the house and behind the scenes.
In essence, the feudalist and capitalist structural thinking and behavior, which stand on the foundation of exploitation, have always been working to place women at the center of blame. Many reviewers and alinas who fail to become 'shy' and 'disciplined' are a 'danger' to society, who dare to live freely and laugh freely despite being shunned and ostracized.
