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I am a woman in Indian society and I am not yet free...

// I am a Hindu, a Muslim, a Christian, a Buddhist, a theist and an atheist. I am 20, 30, 40 and 50. I am single, married, divorced and half the country. I am a mother, a daughter, a wife and a prostitute. I am a stereotype, a trophy and a prisoner of patriarchy. I am a woman in Indian society and I am not yet free. // - Kalki Koechlin at India Today Conclave ( link ) Please watch this passionate and touching poem written and enacted brilliantly by Kalki at India Today Conclave ( link ): This inspired emotions similar to what I experienced when I watched Queen ( link ) and Taslima Nasreen's interview ( link ). There is always hope... Related posts: Taslima Nasreen in Ideas 2014: Every minute worth watching!! - link