But when we try to bring a uniform law, it will harm our democratic culture and the thought of unity in diversity.

For example, we have different marriage laws for different religions. If we connect this to uniform civil code, which is a most discussable issue, we cannot succeed in bringing gender equality. So the laws based on religion have many differences within a particular religion itself.

'In India, we have many religions and every religion changes its character slightly when it comes to a particular region. At the same time, her protection also becomes a question mark,' She is kept away from all rights for which she is eligible. In 'Triple Talaq' she becomes a stranger to her husband within a minute. The issue is the point of view of Muslim men and religious leaders on the woman, who married a man. But here 'Triple Talaq' is not the issue. After the court issued the order stating that 'Triple Talaq' is not valid, one group of women within the Muslim community welcomed it wholeheartedly. 'In case of 'Triple Talaq', Muslim women got relief from religious patriarchy. But they still did not achieve their goal of gender equality,' 'In such incidents and rituals, feminists showed their strong opposition and succeeded to save women from the physical and mental pain. Feminism is neither a war against men nor it can be classified as women vs men. But India has its own feminist movement and it did not come from western countries. The religious, cast and social patriarchy has always stood like a rock in front of feminists.

As we all know that it is not easy to raise a feminist voice in the Indian society. Speaking on the subject 'Feminist Politics in India: Some Key Issues', she said, 'Feminism movement in India has its own identity and a very long history. She was speaking at the annual lecture event, organized by P P Gomathi Memorial Education Trust at St Aloysius college on Monday, February 26. So be happy if someone calls you anti-national because they have noted your sincere dedication towards a better nation,' Said Prof Nivedita Menon, professor of political thoughts, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi. That is because they cannot accept a different ideology that is against the hierarchy and communal-based nationalism. If you are a believer of true democracy and secularism they will put an anti-national stamp on you. Mangaluru, Feb 26: 'When you love your nation extremely, want gender and social equality, you may be called as an anti-national by certain forces. Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

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