Mary Kom - Another damn feminist thread - Page 2

Originally posted by: Divider

How dare these bunch of broads on here to say men are inferior and shouldn't be credited for the great help they have done to their miserable wives!

Listen this you morons men were meant to be superior by god and that's why its a boys world. RULE NO. 1 IN THE SOCIETY: BOYS RULE.

Rule no. 2,3,4,... upto infinity are made by boys. Either accept it or feel the wrath of the boys.

END OF.

Originally posted by: Scorpio_Velvet

I haven't seen the film yet, but Mary has always spoken very highly of her husband. Have been following her career for a few years now. Militants killed her husband's father and she almost quit boxing after that. He encouraged her not to do that. Family has had to deal with many threat from militants as they don't want her representing India. Dunno whether all these were shown in the movie.

Originally posted by: Scorpio_Velvet

I haven't seen the film yet, but Mary has always spoken very highly of her husband. Have been following her career for a few years now. Militants killed her husband's father and she almost quit boxing after that. He encouraged her not to do that. Family has had to deal with many threat from militants as they don't want her representing India. Dunno whether all these were shown in the movie.

They didn't show that. They show curfew and violence in Manipur, but nothing about Onler's family or who the militants are.

The discrimination against NE Indians and rifts with rest of India was also barely shown.

Originally posted by: calmness

Of course, we should work towards a society where men and women are recognized equally - for their efforts as well as for their sacrifices.

But since that kind of society does not exists yet, any man who on his own (and not out of the expectations of the society) helps his wife achieve her dreams will be considered extraordinary. Changing the society's notions and rules is not a day's job .. good men like these pave the baby steps that lead to the larger change that can take place in the long term. So, let's appreciate the guy for doing something good of his own accord .. not just because he is A MAN but because he is a rare good human being.

BTW, as far as I understand from my east Indian friends, the society in these states has stronger females. The male domination is not as much. I have never been there personally, so can't comment.

The intent here is not to discredit Onler or say he should not be appreciated.

The point really is

- A supporting spouse should be a norm for both genders and not an exception

- All supporting spouses should get appreciation for what they do, irrespective of gender