Hridya Sharma

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Understanding Domestic Violence: What It Means for Families in India
Patriarchy is a societal framework that promotes and rewards men for benefiting from the exploitation and oppression of women, compelling women to accept their subordinate status. It also pressures men to neglect their emotional well-being and conform to prevailing hypermasculine ideals. Unfortunately, this institution is widespread and influences the behaviours, attitudes, and perceptions of people across various class, religious, caste, and ethnic backgrounds.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Families
The Ramayana's Diwali Symbolism and Its Effect on Our Culture
Stories hold great importance in our lives. As we grew up listening to tales related to Diwali, we felt a sense of pride. Dressed in vibrant Indian attire and enjoying sweet treats, we celebrated our culture's lively festivities. From decorating our homes with lights to performing school plays about Diwali's legends, this festival has always been a beautiful reflection of our rich heritage. While Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil, its deeper layers are often overlooked. In this article, I explore the complexities of patriarchy and stereotypes in the Ramayana Epic and emphasize the need to embrace new perspectives.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Art
The Tale of Pretty Privilege and How It Influences Women
How familiar are we with the concept of Pretty Privilege? It's common to think that individuals considered conventionally attractive—whether male or female—have an easier life than those who don't meet societal beauty standards. This perception is supported by evidence that beautiful people often receive better grades, have favorable job interview outcomes, enjoy increased opportunities, and grow up with greater self-esteem and confidence, as they frequently receive compliments about their looks. However, the implications of pretty privilege extend beyond mere superficial advantages. Often, it stems from internal biases and societal perceptions. This article explores the complexities of pretty privilege and its connections to longstanding issues of sexism and patriarchy, as well as its ongoing discussions in today's social media landscape.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Viva
On the socioeconomics of being humane
The socioeconomics of humanness lies in the beauty of balancing the aspects of togetherness and isolation. In a world where life coincides with the duality of forces, oscillating between the forces of light and dark, beauty and hate, love and hatred, birth and death, humans are the most endearing and detrimental beings ever to exist. The prowess of intellect and communication, with the stellar mind that created the strides of evolution and lapses of civilization, is undeniably the most striking aspect of what makes humans the most resilient beings of them all. Yet we fall into the pits of downfall, where we forget the radiance of hope, the enclasp of a mother’s warmth, the depth of kindness, the trance that we fall into from time to time although harrowing, is what makes us human. We have to go through a phase of failure and aloofness to fully embrace the goodness of bliss and the peonies of gratitude that embellish the strides of our existential realm.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Writers
On the socioeconomics of being humane
The socioeconomics of humanness lies in the beauty of balancing the aspects of togetherness and isolation. In a world where life coincides with the duality of forces, oscillating between the forces of light and dark, beauty and hate, love and hatred, birth and death, humans are the most endearing and detrimental beings ever to exist. The prowess of intellect and communication, with the stellar mind that created the strides of evolution and lapses of civilization, is undeniably the most striking aspect of what makes humans the most resilient beings of them all.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Confessions
Understanding Domestic Violence: What It Means for Families in India
Patriarchy is a societal framework that promotes and rewards men for benefiting from the exploitation and oppression of women, compelling women to accept their subordinate status. It also pressures men to neglect their emotional well-being and conform to prevailing hypermasculine ideals. Unfortunately, this institution is widespread and influences the behaviours, attitudes, and perceptions of people across various class, religious, caste, and ethnic backgrounds.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Men
Women and Diwali: Breaking Free from Old Traditions
Stories hold great importance in our lives. As we grew up listening to tales related to Diwali, we felt a sense of pride. Dressed in vibrant Indian attire and enjoying sweet treats, we celebrated our culture's lively festivities. From decorating our homes with lights to performing school plays about Diwali's legends, this festival has always been a beautiful reflection of our rich heritage. While Diwali symbolizes the victory of good over evil, its deeper layers are often overlooked. In this article, I explore the complexities of patriarchy and stereotypes in the Ramayana Epic and emphasize the need to embrace new perspectives.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Humans
To the ones who told me that I was too much
To the ones who told me that I was too much Radiance in its mirth smiles in the abundance of glee, In its glory, it holds the light that sets your darkness free.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Poets
Read this if you are in need for comfort
Hey there stranger! If you are reading this, I hope you are doing okay:) Even if you are not it is okay. I do not want to tell you to be optimistic or pretend to have it all together because I know how chaotic and messy life can be sometimes. While I know you are not feeling okay, that is why probably you have reached upon this video. I hope you remember that there are still so many days when life will feel lighter, where the beauty of nature will astonish you with the warmth of the sun and the somberness of the night.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Chapters
Celebrate Your Progress: Reminders of Your Strength
It is humane of us not to be able to fathom how far we have come from the traces of the past when we are so focused on taking new strides towards the goals we have set for ourselves. We have probably heard it from external sources about how much we have changed as a person, how we have imbibed nuances of transformation that have made us embrace newer habits, personas, mindsets and even surroundings.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Confessions
Reflect and Celebrate: 16 Reminders of Your Evolution in Life Journey
It is humane of us not to be able to fathom how far we have come from the traces of the past when we are so focused on taking new strides towards the goals we have set for ourselves. We have probably heard it from external sources about how much we have changed as a person, how we have imbibed nuances of transformation that have made us embrace newer habits, personas, mindsets and even surroundings.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal
Finding True Friends: Deriving Lessons through lens of Indian Culture and Ethos
India is a country rich in cultures and traditions, with a deep historical background and the origins of its Hindu texts. "The Bhagavad Gita," often considered the Indian guide on virtues and living principles, reflects the complexities of ancient society. The connection between Indian values and contemporary life continues to be shaped by the Vedic lifestyle. The diversity and multitude of beliefs that represent the spiritual essence of the nation stem from the core foundations of Indian culture.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Journal