Priyanka Reddy Murder: Sona Mohapatra & Alankrita Shrivastava Talk About Society’s Patriarchal Mindset

At a time when the entire nation is protesting the gruesome gangrape and murder of Hyderabad-based veterinary doctor, singer Sona Mohapatra and filmmaker Alankrita Shrivastava have focussed the root cause of the problem, the patriarchal mindset which has been dominating the Indian society since ages.

Alankrita is of the opinion that “in our country misogyny is accepted, violence against women is normalised and patriarchy encourages crimes against women”.

The “Lipstick Under My Burkha” helmer tweeted: “We are a country where misogyny is accepted and in fact nurtured. And violence against women is normalized. Be it inside the home or outside. We are all responsibe, our silence and complacency makes us complicit. #NoCountryForWomen.”

In a separate tweet, she said: “It is time for every citizen in India to introspect. Are you helping smash the patriarchy that enables and encourages crimes against women? And if you are not actively engaged in destroying the patriarchy, know that you are actually encouraging it. There is no middle ground.”