Women
The Sexism Surrounding Football at this FIFA World Cup
Women at this FIFA World Cup are being over sexualized in the media. Getty images published a photo gallery, ” the hottest fans at the World Cup”, featuring explicit pictures of young women which was later taken off
Text Credits: Sandra James
It’s 2018 and women are still not well appreciated when it comes to enjoying football or talking about football with any sort of authority. The 2018 FIFA World Cup witnessed a lot of instances objectifying women present to watch the matches and at other times labeling women as fake fans of football.
Earlier this week when Getty images, the world’s largest supplier of stock images published a photo gallery with the title, ” the hottest fans at the World Cup”. This gallery contained over sexualized and demeaning pictures of young women at the football match. After facing the heat from social media, Getty images soon deleted the photos and came up with an apology. The company said in the statement:
“We regret the error and have removed the piece. There are many interesting stories to tell about the World Cup and we acknowledge this was not one of them,”
They also added that the post did not meet their editorial standards.
I'm sick of tired of this #WorldCup objectifying female football fans. When women get mentioned in this world cup it's all about their looks and how much skin they're showing….
Kinda like the image below from a Twitter page asking its followers to rate these women. pic.twitter.com/K2lFqb1psf
— The Godmother (@Shlerooo) June 24, 2018
Another shocking incident was witnessed, where a reporter, Julia Guimaraes was reporting live from Russia when a passerby approached her and tried to kiss her. She dodged the kiss and shouted at him. She said to the man to never behave like this to any women. And this is not the first case, similar incidents were reported in previous World Cups also.
Neste domingo, o #Fantástico falou sobre os casos de assédio que tem acontecido na Copa do Mundo. Abaixo, a gente mostra um deles, que ocorreu com a repórter Júlia Guimarães. A bronca dada por ela ao engraçadinho, fica como recado: "Não faça isso!" https://t.co/XYlBMSCVEm pic.twitter.com/tERPgTzkZy
— Fantástico (@showdavida) June 25, 2018
There are a string of incidents reported where women are not encouraged to be a part of the World Cup. A similar comment was made by the former football player, Jason Cundy. He said that women’s voice are too high pitched for football punditry. This was after BBC journalist Vicki Sparks became the first women to commentate live on a World Cup match in the UK.
Now a great initiative and a campaign has been launched by a photography project to replace the over sexualized images of women at football that appear at the top slot of google search with the pictures of genuine female fans at the matches. They encourage people to share new articles with images of diverse group of female fans with the hashtag #WeAreFemaleFans to get these images to the top of the search engine.
Women
Kareena Kapoor film festival : PVR celebrates 25 years of Kareena
Kareena Kapoor, one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, has captivated audiences for over two decades. With her latest release, The Buckingham Murders, now in theatres, the actress has reached a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years in the Hindi film industry. To honor her illustrious career, PVR Cinemas is organizing a special multi-city film festival dedicated to Kareena—an unprecedented tribute for a female actor in India. Previously, only legends like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan have received similar honors.
The festival will showcase some of Kareena’s most iconic performances on the big screen, featuring beloved characters such as Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Geet from Jab We Met, and her title role in Chameli. A trailer for the festival, highlighting these memorable roles, has already been released, with more details to follow soon.
Kareena expressed her gratitude on Instagram, sharing her excitement for the tribute. In her heartfelt post, she wrote, “The blood in my veins, the magic on screen… my job I love… the fire within… here’s to the next 25 ❤️. Thank you to @pvrcinemas_official & @inoxmovies for curating this beautiful festival… so humbled.”
Having made her debut with JP Dutta’s Refugee in 2000, Kareena has starred in over 50 films, including Chameli, Omkara, Heroine, 3 Idiots, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Udta Punjab, and Laal Singh Chaddha. Fans can look forward to seeing her next in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, alongside Ajay Devgn.
Women
Inspiring Indian Women Who Defied Age Norms
Age is often perceived as a limitation, a barrier that holds individuals back from pursuing their dreams and achieving greatness. However, there are exceptional women who have shattered this misconception, proving that age is merely a number. In India, these remarkable women have demonstrated resilience, passion, and determination, inspiring countless others to defy societal expectations and pursue their aspirations regardless of their age.
SEEMA ANAND
Sex health instructor and storyteller Seema Anand is well-known for her gorgeous appearance and silver hair. But Seema’s Instagram account really shines because of the way she addresses sex and dispels ageist myths, providing insightful advice for senior citizens looking to have better sex. She dispels misconceptions about contraception and encourages body awareness. Both young and old who want to learn more about sexual pleasure should check out Anand’s account.
MANJRI VARDE
Manjri Varde is a skilled artist who, along with her actress daughter-in-law Sameera Reddy, is known online as “sassy saasu.” Together, they make humorous videos that question conventional wisdom regarding the dynamics of in-law relationships. She is a designer and artist who runs her own business, Samanjri, which sells poetry, calligraphy, and wearable art. Varde has a unique sense of style and is frequently spotted with brightly coloured sarees and scarves that she creates herself. Even though she is well-known on Instagram, where she frequently shares videos highlighting her love of art, entertaining, and cooking with her daughter-in-law.
SHEELA BAJAJ
Sheela Bajaj, a Delhi native, turned her love of crocheting into a business during the lockdown by using Instagram to fuel her passion. She has been making sweaters for her family using her crocheting abilities for years. Yukti Bajaj, her granddaughter, proposed that they launch a company to highlight her amazing knitting masterpieces.The two launched their crochet business in November 2020, and it has been inundated with customers. They claim that the current gap between supply and demand for their products is ten times larger.
RAJINI CHANDY
Rajini Chandy, a 72-year-old homemaker actor came to light in 2021 thanks to a widely shared photo shoot. She looked better than many in tattered dresses and denim, even at her advanced age. She did, however, get harsh criticism for her wardrobe selections. At the age of 65, Rajini Chandy, who has 20,000+ Instagram followers, started her acting career in Malayalam films. Interestingly, she took part in a Big Boss Malayalam season as well.
SHANTHI RAMACHANDRAN
This former banker simply wanted to unwind and enjoy her life after retiring in 2015. She created a social media platform where she provides her cooking advice and techniques, supported by her daughter. She now goes as “Insta Aunty” and has amassed a sizable fan base since then. Shanthi Ramachandran has an astounding 53.3k followers, and her delicious posts will definitely make you hungry.
These remarkable women from India have defied age norms and shattered stereotypes, proving that with passion, determination, and resilience, anything is possible. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder that age should never be a barrier to pursuing dreams and achieving greatness. As we celebrate their accomplishments, let us draw inspiration from their journeys and strive to embrace our own potential, regardless of our age.
Fashion
Zeenath Aman’s new look that makes internet go crazy
Zeenat Aman is very vocal with her Instagram followers. In her most recent post, the veteran actor, whose Instagram presence has managed to catch everyone’s attention, gave her take on fashion. The celebrity wrote in great depth about enjoying fashion and not limiting its associations to words like “sexy” and “glamour.” On her profile, one can see photos from her more recent adventures mixed in with nostalgic photos, all of which are accompanied by moving writing from the icon herself.
Aman has been called a retro fashion icon, but her Instagram shows that she hasn’t lost any of her style chops over the years. Aman’s style stands out amid a sea of fashion posts that are overflowing with trends but lacking in personality. The actor’s fashion choices and her tone of voice, which is hard to come by on social media, are a welcome contrast.
Taking to her Instagram to talk about her understanding of the concept of fashion, Zeenat shared a couple of pictures standing in an oversized white shirt and black pants from the new shoot. The actor said she is tired of hearing the word ‘bombshell’ and ‘diva’ attached to fashion all the time, and wants to pull the ‘focus on fun.’ Positive comments on the actor’s post were left by many, who praised her for defying stereotypes and serving as an inspiration.
Aman posed for the camera wearing a Payal Khandwala costume to celebrate her 50th Instagram post. Aman, who is never afraid to make a statement, defied the ageist fashion convention that “women of a certain age” should only wear neutral colour schemes. Aman wore a handwoven silk jacket in a lush green tone over her immaculate white shirt, giving the look the ideal pop of colour. The actor wore classic accessories including tiny golden earrings, black eyeglasses, and a brush of brick-red lipstick.
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