Don't Just Don't: Indian Taboos

The largest democracy of the world has many prohibitions based on cultures and religions. India, the developing country is reaching new heights day by day. It is successful in getting its name famous in each corner of the world. The tradition of each state speaks about its excellency itself.

But is it good to have development only in infrastructure, health, education, jobs, lifestyle and sanitation? You will definitely come up with the reply what else we want? The question is not about what we show but about what we think. The mentality needs to be developed. Putting useless and meaningless taboos proves the backwardness of minds.

India has 125 million English speakers. It is next after USA. Probably at very low rank in acceptance of new things. Of course there are hell lot of countries which don't even focus on gender equality, education, health and sanitation. But the comparison is not answer we require. What we need is the open mindedness of citizens towards untouched subjects.

Let me show you weird taboos existing is our country :

FEMINISM

Feminismis a movement for equality for both of the gender. The focus of feminism is mainly aimed towards women. Although, it should be noted that feminism strives to help men overcome the social issues they face within society too. Feminists support male rape survivors and domestic abuse victims.

CAREER EXPECTATION

According to the Indian government, there are an estimated 5.53 million Indian students who are studying in 86 different countries. 55% of those students have travelled to either the United States or Canada for an education. Most Indian parents want their children to be a professional, most likely in the field of medicine, law or engineering.
Being a hairdresser is not as valued as being a lawyer in an Indian society.

WIDOW TABOOS

Widow taboos in Hinduism, a number of taboos exist for widows. One ancient tradition is that of 'sati' and even today, in orthodox households, widows aren't allowed to enjoy the same privileges as others.

CASTE DISCRIMINATION

Caste discrimination in Hindus, even though it is largely believed that untouchability and caste discrimination has reduced in the country, some orthodox Hindus still follow these discriminatory practices.

WOMEN AND CREMATION GROUNDS

Women are not allowed to enter cremation grounds. Only men are allowed to enter cremation grounds and touch dead bodies. In every society, there are unwritten rules of behaviour that allow people to co-exist. When individuals break those rules, they are banned to join the functions by the rest of their community.

FREAKY REMEDIES

Conventional western medicine is based on science, research and technology. But in cultures around the world, many still look to monks, mystics and magic potions, putting their faith in extreme cures. So many monks were arrested in past years in crime of misbehaving and taking high charges. They make false stories and innocent people fall in their trap. Some hasty people have make it their business.

SABARIMALA TEMPLE CONTROVERSY

Supreme Court is not even considered here since the Supreme Court has decided to allow women of every age group to enter the Sabarimala temple, from then there is a constant protest going on against this decision by the Hindu groups, according to them this decision is against religious tradition.Supreme Court on its judgment said that women of every age group can now enter the temple, the position of women in our culture is very respectable. Here women are worshipped like a goddess and are being prevented from entering the temple.