One Indian woman
Plus
a feminist
Minus
a fair, homely, beautiful eligible girl
Plus
determined and strong opinionated
Minus
tall, slim and a slender figure
Plus
independent and a critical-thinker
Minus
traditional, cultured, well-mannered and modest
Plus
anti-patriarchy and anti-misogyny
Minus
submissive, docile, adjusting home-maker
Plus
fearless and honest
Minus
faithful and God-fearing
Plus
rational and practical
Minus
a “abla naari”
Divided by
nothing
Multiplied by
a strong desire to fight back and live
sums me up.
Disclaimer: This post has been inspired from a film by Sonali. Original title of the film is Sum Total. A Matrimonial. Sonali is an activist and filmmaker who has made several films including Sum Total and Barefeet.
Pciture credit: Harini Calamur/ Flickr (Used under a CC license)
