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Elements of Fminism in Meiazhagan.

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I have a bad habit of picking out feminism elements in anything and everything I see. Meiazhagan isn't an exception. So, let's dive right into discovering how Meiazhagan  subtly speaks feminism! Indian parents must let go of their ego that they know what's best for their daughters. This scene is iconic, speaking about how Indian women aren't allowed to make their own decisions despite adulthood. Parents just make decisions that they think are best and the women aren't helped once the decision goes wrong and destroys the women's lives. It's weird that Indian society wouldn't hold parents accountable for making bad decisions that make their daughter's lives take a turn toward an insufferable fate. The women are expected to live the hollow life anyway. Worst, no one bothers to support the women or take the effort to release the women from their toxic marriages.  The women shouldn't be bitter and angry either - at their parents or the enablers of her

The Women of Meiazhagan

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  I can't help loving Meiazhagan more every day. And I truly think the women in this film, though didn't have much screen time, they carried the story forward and made a huge impact. So, let's pay a tribute to the women of Meiazhagan! 1. Hema. She is Arul's compass who knows him well. Truly embodies what a significant other should be.💖💑 She clears Arul's self doubt. Not only does she messes around with him, she understands him well and displays what Arul lost - the childlike excitement. Her understanding of Arul's every part is key to his journey back to his native he had forgotten. 2. Bhuvana. The sister who held Arul's heartstrings and tugged him back to his hometown. No eye can stay dry as Arul puts on anklets on her feet on the wedding reception stage... 😭 Her insistence proves the love she has for her cousin. The scene was a tear jerker and drove in the message about unbreakable family bond that work both ways. 3. Latha. encapsulates the fact how par