Risky headline? Absolutely.
For years, we have been talking about empowering women. Panel discussions, slogans, presentations, speeches. We patted ourselves on the back for “supporting” the cause.
Enough!
Gentlemen, we need to have a meeting.
Actually, no. The meeting ended years ago. We just never received the minutes.
We continue to offer them a seat at the table but don’t know that the table is owned by them. We are still saying “Women Empowerment” like it’s a charity project we launched. Brother, the project launched itself years ago.
In my Gurgaon bubble – and similar urban bubbles- when we were doing the ‘sound check’ for a ‘Women Empowerment’ conference, they had empowered themselves.
What we call Women Empowerment … They simply call Tuesday
Meanwhile, us men?
We forgot to update our software. They switch from Boss Mode to Mom Mode without buffering. I can barely switch from work to lunch without needing a nap.
Sirs, we still think the remote control is a symbol of authority. It’s usually the only thing we control. We believe we have the final word. We do. The word is: “Okay”.
Maybe it’s time we quietly retire the phrase “Women Empowerment”.
Our well-meaning slogans now sound a bit… passe. It’s like inaugurating a building people have been living in for years
OTR Footnotes
For sociology essays on women empowerment, look elsewhere. But, if you have stood outside Zara’s trial rooms with 17 dresses hung on your shoulders and arms, you are welcome here.
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Last Sip:
The “Do Not Disturb” sign works everywhere except your own house