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An Indian woman. Plus a feminist. Minus a homely girl. A poem on the sum total of me.
One Indian woman
Plus
a feminist
Minus
a fair, homely, beautiful eligible girl
determined and strong, opinionated
tall, slim and a slender figure
independent and a critical-thinker
traditional, cultured, well-mannered and modest
anti-patriarchal and anti-misogyny
submissive, docile, adjusting home-maker
fearless and honest
faithful and God-fearing
rational and practical
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.
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