One of the most powerful parts of my Swar Fellowship has been learning how differently women experience life, opportunity, and oppression. In the beginning, I used to think “women’s issues” were similar everywhere mobility, safety, income, workload. But as my fieldwork deepened, I realised something more complex: every woman’s struggle is shaped by the multiple […]
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During my fieldwork as a Swar Fellow, there were many moments when the theories I had read suddenly came alive in front of me. But nothing struck me as strongly as the idea Simone de Beauvoir wrote in The Second Sex: “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” I had studied this earlier, […]
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When I first began working to improve women’s livelihoods in the rural areas of Mecheri, Salem, I quickly realized the importance of understanding their daily routines and responsibilities. As my fellowship journey progressed, I discovered that the path ahead was filled with unpredictable experiences, each offering its own lessons. From conducting initial field studies to […]
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