5 lines that expose patriarchy in Babita Singh Reporting

tum toh hamari biradri ki ho bhi nahi

"Tum toh hamari biradri ki ho bhi nahi, zubaan bhi alag hai." When Sharad casually reminds her that marrying her was somehow a favour

"Thyroid tumko hai lekin bache ke liye humko sunna padta hai." Babita`s medical condition instantly becomes her burden alone, while her husband plays victim

"Tumko ye job karne ki kya zarurat hai? Hum hai na." It sounds caring on the surface, but it quietly dismisses a woman`s ambition, independence, and career

"Tum rehne do, hum dekh lenge." It reflects the instinct to take over, assuming men are naturally more capable while women should step aside

"Aap ladies bhi na, dabanggai karti rehti ho." Patriarchy doesn`t only come from people closest to you. It shows up in workplaces too, where women are labeled