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Mar 7, 2019 12 tweets 4 min read
In the awareness of menstruation and menstrual hygiene, while people are recognising the importance of low-cost options, most are still unaware of the environmental costs of plastic-based napkins. We are piling up landfills, while continuing the adverse health affects. 1/n Sanitary options in India have come a long way, and we are still not at the ideal place.
1. Women have been using cloth since the beginning; old sarees, dhotis & bedsheets were cleaned and kept aside
a For some, these were disposable
b For others, these were resuable 2/n
Feb 25, 2019 9 tweets 3 min read
Absolutely, Anuradha! We had quite the discussion the other day. Introspecting as employers is probably the first but significant step towards bringing recognition & rights in the space of #domesticworkersinindia (1/n)
#DomesticWorkers #DomesticWorkersBill
In the traditional breadwinner & caregiver roles, men made money & women tended to home. As women stepped out to work & with affordability, the caregiving tasks were outsourced. Our disrespect for domestic work continued. We didn't value it earlier, we don't value it now (2/n)