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Gender Norms in India

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Gender Norm  a topic which has been overlooked since the past few years and the one which yet hasn't made its place in the trendy topics. For understanding this topic we, first need to under 'What gender actually is'. Either of the three sexes (male, female and transgender), especially when considered with reference to social and cultural differences rather than biological ones . The term is also used more broadly to denote a range of identities that do not correspond to established ideas of male, female and transgender. One thing is pretty evident that gender is a social construct not a biological factor. Being social is imperative but abiding by the injudicious rules of the very society can make you an asinine . I agree, that when we live in society we need to live in a way that is comfortable for everybody but on the same time never submerge yourself in such unauthentic, useless norms.  Maintaining good relations with every individual is vital but never let their view...

Growth of Hookup Culture in India

We Indians have been influenced a lot from the western culture and no doubt, that we are inculcating and acquiring their traits . Whether it's the clothing, food, song, language used for communication etc., we have evolved entirely and are sinking more in the name of modernization.  Hook-up   isn't just a word now, as it has made its space in the most trending topics in India. Technically hook-up means a connection or link, especially to mains electricity or for communication or broadcasting equipment but who even shows interest in technical stuff, right? So, let's face the other meaning of "Hook-up" and it's 'a casual sexual encounter'. I believe this has another name to it and that's "Casual Dating". An intercourse without the promise of serious relationship or any kind of emotional bond is the layman definition of "Hook-up". But how true is it? How nifty is it to get rid of the sexual arousal without a commitment and emotion...