Shamolie Oberoi
Women’s Studies student, foodie, and feminist, with an unhealthy addiction to rajma-chawal. She blogs at: https://bicyclewithoutafish.wordpress.com/
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In the Indian imagination, an ‘Aunty’ is a middle-aged, usually fat woman who is married and has children. Young women, especially unmarried ones, either do not want to associate with the term or are expected to steer clear of it.
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Agency for sportswomen should be characterised by their freedom to wear what best suits their requirement to play the sport effectively rather than arbitrary rules catering to the male gaze.
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