This analysis comes from the Press Trust of India (PTI) and is based on the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data from 2024.
What can be done to reduce the dowry death rate? What are some signs women and their families should look out for?
How can we educate the women's family that she should be taken back if she's not being treated well in her husband's house?
Context: 2 recent cases (Twisha Sharma)
Hi, I 23F is relatively new over here!
I think I'm possibly a worst nightmare that any Indian guy or family could dream of. I'm an atheist born into a hindu family, my family is religious but not extreme religious. My dad though, sometimes say things like "for mental peace you should believe in god" but I go deaf ears. My family forced me for some hawan and pooja which almost took 6 hours in school but ever since that day no one forced me. I've no hate to anyone's beliefs and their religious sentiments, its just that I don't like the moral policing of random people, relatives & even some friends of how being an atheist is a sin.
Another thing is that I don't have any motherly instint in me (Ik many people would say you're young, you'll change your mind - RESPECTFULLY NOOOOO!!!) Growing up, I raised my siblings just like my own kids so yeah I'm done having that feeling. No, I don't have any fear of giving birth (as many people said!) I want to be child free my whole life. My mother keeps on saying you will change your mind, but I have been saying this ever since I was 16. I have also been told that no one would marry me 😄 - (uhm?! I don't care? Marriage is not my insurance plan, retirement plan or any sort of funding agency) I earn on my own and would never need to be depend on others be it a man or a woman.
I'm a hardcore feminist (not pseudo feminist) which many people assume the moment I say I'm a feminist. Sadly many woman have been mistreating feminism which is ruining its true meaning.
I do have a bf and we have been dating ever since we were in high school, despite knowing each other for so long I think there's still a mismatch between our life choices and compatibility. He clearly said that "if we marry, you will have to do some religious rituals" (Sir I'm not even interested to have a hindu ceremony, we can get a court marriage done under special marriage act, feasible and quick). His family is very orthodox, his mother legit fasts 4 days a week under what superstition, who knows. I'm all for DINK.
I'm a woman who would keep herself happy first and prioritise herself rather than what others feel. Well this could be completely situational but I'm not the one to kill my happiness for others or someone's so called societal values.
That's it !
Dr. Risling Baldy explains how this tradition prevents teen suicide, educates young women about domestic abuse, and addresses patriarchy.
Through the flower ceremony in particular, young women are honored at a time when the broader American society sends them messages that they are dirty, gross, and “lesser than” males.
When I joined this sub, I wanted to make more India-centric Gynarchic posts-I had so many topics in my mind - Tackling the issue of Marital rape laws in India and how Gynarchy can provide a common ground for people who are for and against criminalizing marital rape, the issues with Indian instagram feminism, my own experiences with Indian women in real life, the issues with Indian incels and many more, unfortunately, all these topics would require lot of time and investment for me and right now I am very busy with my college admissions for post-grad courses.
However, I would request other people in this sub, that if you want this sub to feel alive, keep on posting on new topics, as new posts would attract more flood from the internet, no matter how bad,controversial or how many downvotes you get, it would always attract new people here. Just make sure there is not too much mysogyny nor extreme misandry here, as it can disturb conversations.
I have noted that people have been asking what does Gynarchy stand for, and I thought perhaps I should say what I think.
I am very much aligned to the sacred feminine ideal. Gaia as mother holding us to her bosom, giving birth to life. The menstrual cycle, which every woman shares, which ties us so closely to fertility and nature. It is highlighting that every hero had a mother, that they fed from our bodies, and we cared and nurtured them. Yet we are always eradicated when history is re-written to suit a particular need.
So obviously I wrote about it.
Gynarchy
Let this be the altar
For the woman who bleeds without apology,
who moans without shame,
who rages without restraint.
Let this be the scripture
the bitch,
the witch,
the whore,
for the mother who mourns,
for the daughter who defies.
We do kneel,
We do not beg.
We do not ask to be loved.
We are the blood in the chalice,
the scream in the hymn,
the fire in the womb.
Come sisters - bring your ruin,
your radiance,
your rage.
This is your temple.
This is your truth.
This is your name,
spoken at last.
A question I always keep getting asked is: why, and what do we stand for?
We do want equality, and what person in their right mind wouldn’t want that? I used to believe that it could be achieved in the next generation because previous generations were much more backward. But as I grew up, went out, and met people from various backgrounds, I noticed that even guys as young as me still had so much patriarchy in them. Constantly making women uncomfortable, objectifying them, or not taking their concerns seriously — and that’s something I’m not okay with at all.
It’s not right that 50% of our population lives under the constant fear of r@pe and SA. They have to think twice before going out at night. And the question was: can the current system fix this in 100 years? The answer is sadly NO.
The politicians are too patriarchal, and they themselves have committed a lot of r@pes and murders, so it’s not realistic to believe the system can fix that. All the parties internally are too patriarchal for any woman to function freely. Even other institutions like courts have patriarchal roots.
Comparing current female leaders to a matriarchal or female-centric government wouldn’t be the right idea because they still operate under heavily patriarchal systems. Everything required for a government to function is patriarchal — the bureaucracy, the courts, the officials, law enforcement, and even their own political parties and MPs. A successful leader has to take everyone together to run a country and also protect her own political career.
So now what’s the solution? Should we just leave things as they are and hope maybe in the next 500 years we can achieve equality? Though I highly doubt that as well.
The solution I generally advocate for is a 60–40 female-to-male split in every decision-making and enforcement body of the government, down to the major decision making bodies in political parties themselves. I would personally want a 70–30 split, accounting for women who support patriarchy, but 60–40 is what I can get people to agree upon, as 40% is not a small voice that can be oppressed, but also not big enough to oppress others.
We should also have reforms in courts and the overall governance machinery. I also believe there should be compulsory courses on governance, constitutional values, women’s rights, and feminism for every person who wants to contest elections as an MP or hold major public office.
Now, if we have this system for 150 years or so, I believe that after that there should be a psychological shift in how men see women — not as incompetent, but as leaders and equals.
Some ask me, “Would you be okay with a 100% female reservation in governance?” And if I speak my mind, I’m very okay with that as well for a few hundred years, if there are some checks and balances in place like a written constitution, an independent judiciary with a 50–50 split, and other than that, life should remain normal.
That would make the process much faster, and I personally believe it can even help bring more attention and budget toward human development rather than military spending and wars, which will benefit society as a whole — men and women alike.
One of the strongest signs of how deeply patriarchy is rooted in society is when women themselves begin defending the very systems that limit, shame, silence, or endanger them. From childhood, girls are taught to “adjust,” stay quiet, tolerate disrespect, fear judgment, prioritize male comfort, and see sacrifice as virtue.
When generations grow up inside the same structure, those beliefs stop feeling forced and start feeling “normal.” That is how conditioning works.
This is not about blaming women for surviving within the system they were born into. It is about recognizing how powerful social conditioning can be, and why real change requires more than just laws — it requires changing the culture, family structures, leadership, and the way future generations are raised.
A truly female-centric society would not teach women to shrink themselves for acceptance. It would normalize women’s safety, authority, independence, and freedom from the beginning.
For centuries, women have been labeled as “too emotional” to lead, govern, or make rational decisions, while men were portrayed as the naturally logical gender. Yet when we look at many of the most violent crimes driven by ego, rejection, anger, or entitlement, they are overwhelmingly committed by men.
Acid attacks, honor killings, sexual violence, gang wars, road rage, and countless acts of brutality are often rooted in uncontrolled emotion — just normalized differently because society associates male anger with strength instead of emotional instability.
Maybe the real issue was never women being “too emotional”. This is also why many people today are beginning to question patriarchal systems and explore more female-centric models of leadership and governance. A gynarchic or female-centered society is not about hatred toward men, but about building systems that prioritize empathy, safety, accountability, and the wellbeing of women rather than rewarding aggression and domination.
The 'papa ki pari' stereotype was started by men who weren't loved properly by their fathers to shame girls who were loved properly by their fathers.
No religion truly favors women.
Even if a victim didn't physically resist a r@pe, it should not be a factor in deciding if she "wanted" it. In dangerous situations, our mind goes into survival mode and thus, its primary task becomes to keep us alive. For eg, in robbery cases, we are often told that the smartest move is to give everything to robbers and get out of there safely. then why does this criteria changes when it comes to r@pe?
although this goes for everybody, but specially in cases of minors, r@pe is r@pe even if the minor - danced in a certain way, flirted first or back, initiated a sexual act, or were wearing a certain outfit. if they are a minor. it does NOT matter and if you proceed with sexual act, YOU ARE A R@PIST.
SW is not feminist, arguing that women should be able to sell their bodies is a fragile attempt to hide the argument that men should be able to buy their bodies.
Cosmetic surgeries are not feminist.
Women should be encouraged to but should not be blamed if they are not able to rebel against their families if they are too strict and hinder their development like stopping their education, forceful marriages, or simply not allowing them to wear what they want.
Hi, I am a 22 year old political science student(who is a male) who has graduated from one of the colleges of Delhi University,I have my studies on various political thinkers and ideologies including feminism which led me to the ideology. I actually got suprised that such a subreddit especially for India exists, however I am dismayed that only right now there are only around 9 followers here.
I think you can invite more Indian women from other subreddits like r/IndianWomen, where some amount of men are allowed. (However, before posting about this link, inquire about the rules and engagement of that specific subreddit like in r/TwoXIndia_Over25 , where men are not allowed. Also note don't post about Gynarchy in any Indian Feminist subreddits orelse you might get lot of backlash. I am not sure whether any Indian women are here, if you are here than you can post it in your specific subreddits mentioned above.
As for me I am not that optimistic about indian women in social media as I consider there outlook to be very close minded (either they are focused on just hating men or they are very patriarchial), but i think we can atleast try to bring to the idea of gynarchy.
Personally, I would want men to learn how to behave responsibly and control themselves better, while the government implements much harsher punishments for crimes against women and actually enforces them properly. I also believe stronger safety measures should be introduced for girls and women, such as increased surveillance through cameras, better police presence, and faster response systems to improve public safety. But till that happens should women live in a cage?
People often ask why some women lose faith in the current system, but look at who dominates it. Politics, law enforcement, corporate power, and institutions across the world are still filled with people accused of corruption, abuse, exploitation, and even sexual crimes. The system protects power long before it protects women.
And even many women who reach positions of power are forced to survive within structures built around patriarchal values. Some genuinely internalize those beliefs, while others uphold the same systems simply because challenging them could cost them their influence, career, or position.
That’s why representation alone is not enough. A few women in power inside a deeply patriarchal structure does not automatically create a female-centered society. The system itself has to change!!!
One of the biggest signs of a deeply patriarchal society is how quickly responsibility is shifted onto women and girls instead of teaching men self-control and respect from childhood.
Across schools and institutions, girls are often told to “cover up,” “dress properly,” or avoid being a distraction, while the behavior and mindset of boys is treated as secondary. The burden is placed on women to adapt rather than on society to evolve.
A more female-centered society would prioritize the comfort, education, safety, and freedom of women instead of constantly policing them for how they look or exist in public spaces.
Respect should be taught to boys as a basic value — not demanded from girls through restrictions. IDK HOW HARD IT IS TO UNDERSTAND THAT!!!