Shobhaa De's open letter to Jaya Bachchan - Page 3

Originally posted by: frosty

The reason this letter is addressed to Jaya is because during the Nirbhaya rape Jaya had made a passionate speech in the Rajya Sabha imploring the Congress to do something since they were in power in Delhi. The question now arises why isn't Jaya even making a statement against her party especially when the leaders of the party are making ridiculous statements like "boys will be boys". This rape is almost as heinous as the one in Delhi. Why the double standards and hypocrisy. As far as Shobha De is concerned what do her books - soft po*n or otherwise - have to do with her opinion? Just because she writes books that are in questionable taste does she give up her right to question the hypocrisy?

Shobha De is a controversial figure. She can be pompous, patronizing and self-aggrandizing. However, sometimes she makes extremely relevant points. These great points should not be dismissed due to her abrasive personality.

She could write to the chief members or party members accused of shocking statements. Sadly, such open letters would fall on deaf ears. None of these members are going to give two hoots. Jaya Bacchan on the other hand is a somewhat influential party member. She is an influential social figure as well. Moreover, she has made sweeping statements about women's rights in the past. So it is but fair to implore Jaya to do something.

I also don't think Shobha De's literature should count against her from making statements about women's rights. Sex in literature isn't anti-feminist. The very notion that erotica is anti-woman and that women who create or consume erotica lack moral character is a major social problem in India.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Shobha De is a controversial figure. She can be pompous, patronizing and self-aggrandizing. However, sometimes she makes extremely relevant points. These great points should not be dismissed due to her abrasive personality.

She could write to the chief members or party members accused of shocking statements. Sadly, such open letters would fall on deaf ears. None of these members are going to give two hoots. Jaya Bacchan on the other hand is a somewhat influential party member. She is an influential social figure as well. Moreover, she has made sweeping statements about women's rights in the past. So it is but fair to implore Jaya to do something.

I also don't think Shobha De's literature should count against her from making statements about women's rights. Sex in literature isn't anti-feminist. The very notion that erotica is anti-woman and that women who create or consume erotica lack moral character is a major social problem in India.