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Originally Posted by smilestar
and i think that's the biggest reason why it's such a taboo in our culture. if our own parents are there to support us when we need it most, then who else will? the girl's parents need to have a voice, and stand up for their daughter, especially if she is being wronged. instead, they fall back because 'ohh, what will other people think' and what other people's reaction will be.
it has to stop somewhere, no? we need to get out of this mentality that we shouldn't talk about it, or we shouldn't do certain things because of what others think or want.
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Yes that is the most important thing needed ,specially within our desi culture ...
One of the key roles that I am told to do as a social worker is to encourage the girls to stand up for themselves rather then falling down deeper into depression ... and not let anyone get away with ignorance in the name of culture, tradition , honour etc ... but its very hard for some individuals to forget the experience they encountered ... the emotional scarring doesnt let them talk so openly about it all ... if only family members could realize that ...