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Death in the life of a woman

Women in the Modern World: A Burning Question Women in the Modern World: A Burning Question From female foeticide to child sexual abuse, human trafficking, sex trades, rapes, kidnapping, to eve teasing, domestic violence, and pregnancy complications, the safety of women in the modern world is the most burning question. A woman, right from when she is born, is regarded as a daughter, sister, friend, girlfriend, wife, and mother. In her search for her true identity, she has to go through hell and beyond. She is questioned and judged on her attire, habits, walk, talk, social relations, and career choices in every move she makes. When a girl is born, the family is often concerned about her marriage and dowry. Tragically, in some cases, she is killed in the womb. Her education is sometimes not regarded as important, and she faces numerous restrictions on her freedom, like playing with boys, going out after a certain hour, pursuing a career, or traveling outside...

An ode to Nirbhaya

Survivor - A Poem I was raped My soul was clenched with iron claws And ripped away from my body My body torn into pieces As beasts feast on it Losing my conscience I barely cling to life I’m burnt to ashes from inside I can’t sleep I can’t breathe in peace I have nightmares haunting me I’ve lost childhood memories I’ve lost memories of love All I have in me are these scars above They’ve imprinted on my very being I am traumatized forever ...