By: Brook
The Pink Sari Gang in India:
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The Pink Sari Gang in India:
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Vigilantes! Revolutionaries! This phenomena has come to my attention by three different people now, so I'm passing it all on to you!
Take a minute to observe:
7 comments:
I heard about this gang! What an uprising of the suppressed to protect their families, communities the ones who cannot protect themselves! What an inspiration. I wonder if the use of violence is due to the society they live in or if that was the only way they could find to make a difference.
I heard about this gang! What an uprising of the suppressed to protect their families, communities the ones who cannot protect themselves! What an inspiration. I wonder if the use of violence is due to the society they live in or if that was the only way they could find to make a difference.
I'm thinking so...I'm definitely an advocate of non-violence, however, it's hard to stress non-violence in cultures that are so subject to gender based violence. Also, they might not have the words/voice to express a full verbal attack, or the solidarity to make a non violent front. Either way, it is right on, you know? And pink---hahaha! Awesome!
Brook! This is a fantastic story! I had never heard about this, but it gives me hope. Many of the women I spoke to when I was in Asia maintained the belief that they would never attain equality.
No promises, but I'll try to bring you back a pink sari from India! :)
What a hoot! Ok, I'm sorry, I'm just throwing this out there... I would pay money to see this group in action! I can't help myself. :)
I think they use violence because right now that is all their oppressors will accept. Many indian women are very articulate even in lower classes as a matter of socialization. However, and to me ironically, men are not as well developed in lower classes, verbally.
So these women banded together to do what they decided must be done. Be the change they wanted and sure as hell that has inspired me to do the same. at least on a philosophical level. Be the change. Gandhi may not have approved the violence, but he would support their want of freedom.
Thank you for your comment!
I didn't necessarily mean 'voice' literally, just to clarify. Women are silenced and subject to cultures of silence that are rigidly enforced in similar cultures. So voice was more equated with the actual act of speaking, not articulating.
Yes, they are being the change they want to see; sometimes radical [which, to someone who practices non violence like me sees violence as radical] action is necessary. Drastic measures for drastic times; movements have to adapt to their specific cultural restrictions and barriers.
Thanks everyone for your comments!!
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