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Feminist Scholar Urges Women to Question Social Norms
15 Oct
Summary
- Feminist scholar Richa Nagar encouraged women to voice experiences.
- Documentary 'Khari Nadi ke Kinaare' screened, detailing Mumtaz Begum's life.
- Mumtaz Begum's story addresses discrimination, class, and marginalization.
Feminist scholar and activist Prof Richa Nagar, granddaughter of Amritlal Nagar, addressed students at Avadh Girls' Degree College.
She emphasized the importance for women to voice their experiences and critically examine societal structures shaping their lives.
A screening of Tarun Kumar's documentary, 'Khari Nadi ke Kinaare, Mumtaz Begum ke Saath', followed.
The film narrated the life of Mumtaz Begum, born in Nainital, and her journey through marriage and family life in Sitapur.
Mumtaz Begum's narrative powerfully illustrates struggles with gender discrimination, class limitations, and minority marginalization.
Her resilience was also evident in her craft, having trained in hosiery and sold hand-knitted sweaters internationally.
The event, organized with Parakh Theatre, featured a panel discussion with Prof Nagar, director Tarun Kumar, Prof Apurva Awasthi, and Kausar Jahan, Mumtaz Begum's daughter.
Prof Nishi Pandey encouraged students to draw inspiration from Nagar's dedication to achieving goals.
