Kannammaa Writes

Time for Men to Get Equal to Women: Potta Getthu💗 For too long, society has excused bad behavior—especially from men—with lines like: “She was dressed like that, what do you expect?” “He just lost control.” Let’s be clear: Self-control, respect, and emotional maturity aren’t optional—they’re essential. Women are taught these values from a young age while men are raised with entitlement, often told the world owes them everything; so they can be reckless. Sure, not every woman always gets it right—but that doesn’t erase the fact that women are emotionally better equipped than men. Now it’s time men caught up. Here Are Key Values Men Must Learn From Women 👩‍🏫 💪 1. Self-Control: Stop Blaming Outfits and Situations Self-control is the ability to choose your actions—regardless of external factors. No one’s clothing, behavior, or words “provoke” violence or harassment. 🍇 Consent is not optional. Respect is not negotiable. ⏳ 2. Patience: Learn to Pause Before You React Pat...

In today’s world, more women than ever are claiming their space as professionals, creators, leaders, and changemakers. But even as feminism rises, one question keeps surfacing: Can a woman be both feminist and religious? The short answer? Not without a fight. Because religion, in most forms, has not empowered women; it has historically restricted them . Women have had to push back hard against religious institutions, teachings, and expectations to win even basic rights. Which raises a deeper truth: Feminism and women’s rights have manifested despite religion, not because of it. 🔥 Why It Feels Like an Impossible Mix Many feminists today feel that the most effective way to fight for gender equality is outside of religion-some even say you must be an atheist to be fully free. And it’s easy to see why: Most major religions limit women’s leadership. Sacred texts have been interpreted for centuries through a male-dominated lens. Traditions often justify inequality as divine will. So when ...

Personally, I've deviated far from the socially accepted life for an Indian woman. Here's my story. I hope it will inspire that life isn't a set template, it's all about breaking barriers. I Fell Gravely Ill when I was Writing My Pre-University Exams and Couldn’t Go to University.     The onset of my rare genetic disease happened during my pre-university days - I was 19 years old.  At that time, no one could determine what was wrong with me. I was admitted to the hospital and wrote  my exams there. I was in a lot of pain. My hands shook and I had difficulty writing but I pushed through anyway, in tears. I got sicker because of misdiagnosis.   Since my disease is rare, doctors misdiagnosed it many times. So, I got worse and worse – critical time was wasted. After correct diagnosis, I had severe allergy reactions to the medicine. Throughout the ordeal, I had to make great effort even to swallow. My tremors were so violent, it shook the wheelchair when I sat in it....

Call me ableist and insensitive - but I will say what I have to say about the sexism affecting only Indian disabled women. I had a disabled female relative and a disabled female doctor (both with Indian roots and affected by childhood polio). They were used liberally as inspiration porn as they were successful in a world built for able bodied people. However, marriage and romantic relationships eluded them - the words from my female relative rings sonorously in my conscience: "They think disabled people should be grateful they’re allowed to exist – romantic relationships, intimacy, marriage are excess. To some extent, disabled men have more chances to find a life partner than disabled women in our patriarchal society. Patriarchy renders women like me unmarriageable.  In the past, during the penn paarkum vaibavam (bride seeing ceremony), right... They will ask the bride they came to see to walk, sing, ask her questions, and make her serve coffee and tidbits. This was to check if th...

  Kadhalikka Neramillai has quite a groundbreaking plot, going against societal norms. However, I felt that it could have been better. Let's explore my directorial lens ft Kadhalikka Neramillai. Shriya (Nithya Menen) could have adopted a child rather than have a biological child through IVF. Adopting children is giving birth from the heart. Indians anywhere in the world are obsessed with biological children. Several married couples in my family spent hundreds of thousands on fertility treatments to have biological children. Adoption wasn't even considered. It's understandable that Sethuraman (Vinay Rai) froze his sperm to have children - the law disallows single men/gay men couple to adopt children. But Shriya - she could've adopted.  I don't understand why we're making fertility and IVF doctors filthy rich to have children when there are millions of children needing parents and familial love and devotion. Do game-changing Indian movies need to perpetuate the id...

  Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi recently said at an event that his house is like a lady's hostel and he's the hostel warden - referring to his five granddaughters. He added that he needs a grandson from his son to continue his family legacy. He was rebuked for saying such things in public in a country where female fetuses are aborted over the preference for sons. Still, people are saying that there's nothing wrong with what he said. "Truly, only boys carry the family legacy." There are still people with such a mindset - so, public figures should watch what they say. Leave social responsibility - how'd his granddaughters feel when they hear his sexist remarks on them? They'd feel shortchanged, unworthy and that it doesn't matter how much they excel and achieve, they wouldn't measure up to a boy. And that will affect their confidence and overall sense of self-worth. Their grandfather should have at least realized that before shooting off his mouth that...