accommodated it as in the case of the devadasi system. It was in this backdrop that I developed an interest to study this inherent contradiction. There are two other reasons for choosing this topic- a) the interest generated through a class discussion; and b) the question of legalization of prostitution that has come to the forefront with an increase in the number of rape cases and crimes against women registered. I am interested to study this with the help of devadasi system‚ an organized system in prostitution
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Devadasi system is not only exploitation of women‚ it is the institutionalized exploitation of women; it is the exploitation of Dalits‚ the lower class of untouchables; it is the religious sanction given to prostitution of helpless economically and socially deprived women; It is the glorification of humiliation of women. Inherent in this system is the fascistic belief that a certain section of human population‚ the lower caste‚ is meant to serve the ‘higher caste’s superior men’. Inherent in it is
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Introduction to Semiotics Bharatanatyam A journey from temples to the proscenium An introduction Bharatanatyam is a Sanskrit word‚ which means the dance of Bharata (India). True to its name‚ it is one of the oldest and most popular dance forms of India. It originated in the temples of Southern India and was later codified and documented as a performing art by the Tanjore Quartet. It is now the most popular Indian classical dance and is appreciated worldwide. Bharatanatyam is a language in itself
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Our history takes us back to when women where taken advantage of and had no mind of their own. These manipulative actions have been taken on by the domination of the women by their spouses‚ their family‚ as well the way they where raised as young girls as in the story “Girl” these are just some of the sources of domination. A young girl is being manipulated as she is raised to be what her mother tells her to be. Her mother continuously over talks the girl as if she has no mind of her own. Don ’t
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Women Entrepreneurs in Business While women still face an uphill battle when it comes to breaking the corporate glass ceiling‚ many women are finding success these days as entrepreneurs‚ building their own businesses without those ceilings to hold them down. The growth rate of women-owned businesses has climbed steadily‚ even as they continue to face challenges with getting the financing and other assistance they need to succeed. However‚ there’s no doubt that women entrepreneurs are‚ as a group
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Professions for Women By: Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf’s extroverted dignity shows she is a figure for many other women to look at. In Virginia Woolf’s essay‚ “Professions for Women”‚ she stresses her dexterity to fight against what society has in mind for women like her‚ encouraging women to be who they want to be. In doing so‚ she hopes to have cracked the glass ceiling that holds women from their natural rights. Virginia Woolf uses clear diction when she depicts three unique metaphors:
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that your Society is concerned with the employment of women and she suggested that I might tell you something about my own professional experiences. It is true I am a woman; it is true I am employed; but what professional experiences have I had? It is difficult to say. My profession is literature; and in that profession there are fewer experiences for women than in any other‚ with the exception of the stage--fewer‚ I mean‚ that are peculiar to women. For the road was cut many years ago--by Fanny Burney
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To the Young Women of Malolos Jose Rizal’s legacy to Filipino women is embodied in his famous essay entitled‚ “To the Young Women of Malolos‚” where he addresses all kinds of women – mothers‚ wives‚ the unmarried‚ etc. and expresses everything that he wishes them to keep in mind. Jose Rizal was greatly impressed by the fighting spirit that the young women of Malolos had shown. In his letter‚ he expresses great joy and satisfaction over the battle they had fought. In this portion of Rizal’s letter
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CONTENT A. Introduction: The Women’s Past B. Today’s Women C. Factors Affecting Women’s Career D. Career Development Issues on Women E. Career Development on Women in Organization F. Career Development on Women in United States G. Conclusion H. References Introduction: The Women’s Past Throughout history‚ the fate of women has been greatly shaped by domestic work. Women remained indoors‚ producing clothing‚ preparing and preserving food‚ and doing other‚ what would
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Shakespeare and Women Shakespeare wrote over thirty plays‚ most‚ if not all‚ had at least one female character. The way they acted‚ felt‚ and thought varied from play to play; sometimes they were a Rosalind‚ but more often they were the meek‚ easily led‚ property that they were considered in Shakespeare’s world. This raises several questions‚ Was Shakespeare a feminist? How many of his female characters were really independent? Shakespeare’s female characters are very diverse; some conform to
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