Stand Together

What kind of a disgusting world are we living in, and what sort of a despicable population we are that we are finding it alright to encourage the already deep-seated misogyny in the name of fun. For the uninitiated, “Aunty Aun Kya” shouting events and flash mobs are based on one of the crassest music videos featuring a primitive cave man with the narrowest and the most pervert mind-set ever – just like most Indian men. I am not linking the said music video to this article as I find it thoroughly revolting. In the video, this idiotic moron describes in full perversity the body of a middle-aged woman, her clothes, and how he plans to rape her in order to rock her world. I couldn’t get through most of the video as it sadly made me want to violently shake up the dimwit who created this video and the millions of idiots who have endorsed it. Yes, India is endorsing this junk by participating in shouting events and flash mobs. Here is why I think it is wrong. The video: Object...

Men have always found ambitious women intimidating, which is why in most cases they cannot accept us. My interaction with most men leaves a sour taste as I don’t allow them to takeover or lead a conversation. This is the daily reality of women in leadership and management positions around the world, but when we are your client, we do expect you to shut-up and listen, as you would listen to a client that is male. In less than a month I have had two hilarious encounters with male representatives of companies that my organisation is looking at as potential partners, vendors or suppliers. Before I tell you a couple of silly stories, allow me to give you a background on where I work. I am employed at one of South Africa’s biggest training companies , which is owned by a woman and has an all-woman staff. The reason they are no men in this company is because the aim is to help bridge the enormous pay gap between men and women and different races, and also to promote gender equalit...