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Dear Sir/Madam,
I read the front page story on Oscar awards by Narayan
Lakshman with interest as the top two contenders for the best film/director
awards happened to be ex-husband-wife pair of James Cameroon and Kathryn
Bigelow. For the first time in the history of Oscar, a lady has won the
best director award. Interestingly, the news comes when our parliament is
struggling to pass the Women’s representation bill. More interestingly,
this story written by Narayan Lakshman highlights the importance of what the
Yadav political leaders are fighting for. I consider the Hindu to be one
of the most liberal newspapers when it comes to fighting for equal
opportunities for women and the under-privileged section of the society.
Even in this newspaper, the Oscar winner is misquoted. Bigelow dedicated
the award to the women and men in the uniform world over. Lakshman quotes
her as dedicating it to the men and women in the uniform world over. What
is the difference, an insensitive man may ask. We are a country and society far
from achieving equality for men and women and also for Indians cutting across
caste, region, religion, language etc… Yadavs are probably rightly
worried that the 33 % reservation for women may in fact go to the forward caste
women. Irrespective of the caste, income, education our men are still
insensitive and women are kind. Yadavs are probably worried that the women,
irrespective of their background, may be manipulated by men in our
society. I hope as a country and society we can allay their fears.
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E. Arunan
Professor
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Department
Indian Institute of Science
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