Society

On Dowry

There are so many theories that try to figure out the origins of the dowry system in India. One theory states that it originated as concepts of Kanyadaan and Stree-Dhan, where the Hindu families donated something of value to their daughters. According to the traditions in the past, a daughter had no share in her …

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Book Summary: Sapiens (Part 4)

This is Part 4 (The Scientific Revolution) in the four-part series of book summary of Sapiens by Yuval. If you haven’t read Part 1 (The Cognitive Revolution), Part 2 (The Agricultural Revolution), Part 3 (The Unification of Humankind), please read them before reading this. The Scientific Revolution 14) The Discovery of Ignorance The last 500 years have witnessed …

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About Marx

Karl Marx is often described as one of the greatest thinkers of the 19th century. His writings have inspired revolutions, and generated centuries of fierce debate. Born in Prussia, now Germany, in May 1818, Marx believed that capitalism, which was in its infancy at the time, had serious flaws. Marx claimed that in pursuit of …

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Social transformation is the key in tackling Violence Against Women

The annual National Crime Research Bureau (NCRB) report shows an alarming increase in crimes against women. On an average, 93 women are victims of rape every day. One-third of them are minors. Every day, on an average, 28 women are being burnt to death in cases registered as dowry deaths. However shocking these statistics might be, these …

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