There are many trends that we follow and then there are topics that keep trending. We can join the parade and comment… or not While we are on the topic, I cannot help but comment on the program that was aired on telly by actor Aamir Khan. The man who uses his celebrity status to discuss topics that many of us shy away from because we fear what society dictates. I happened to catch two episodes – one on dowry aired on Sunday and the first one on female feticide. It is disheartening to note that these practices are being followed because of societal pressure. On the issue of dowry I am sure we can all say that we have seen this happening, been victims of it and some party to it, even. How many girls have fallen prey to this social stigma and keep silent as they cannot go back to their parents’ home because of ‘what society will say’!? An acquaintance had told me some time ago about her situation. She was married to a person from a good family where the entire wedding expens...
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