Rights over tradition: Twitter users on Sabarimala verdict
Social media users hail decision against ‘misogynistic culture’
Dubai: Twitter users came out in support of the Supreme Court verdict after two petitions were filed in the highest court challenging the decision to allow women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
Tweeting under the hashtag #ShabarimalaForAll, users spoke out against a practice they called patriarchial.
@rekha_s_nair wrote: “Patriarchy’s ugly face; The misogynistic custom of disallowing #women pilgrims in the 10-50 years age group was the handiwork of the Namboodiri Brahmins of yore, who were known for their misogynistic culture and customs. Times have changed now! #ShabarimalaForAll”
In subsequent tweets, she added that the constitutional rights of citizens could not be secondary to the right of religion.
“Why #ShabarimalaForAll matters? Because it is a perfect reflection of the traditionally inferior role Hinduism has assigned to women. Social morality will not change the misogynistic roots of this tradition; it is time for change. #gendergap #WomensRights,” she added.
Another Twitter user @binoojohn commented on conflicting reactions to the Supreme Court from the same group of people.
She tweeted: “Why is it that those who supported the Supreme Court saving Muslim women in triple talaq judgement are now attacking the Supreme Court when it is saving Hindu women from a similar patrirachal ritual? #SabarimalaForAll #SabrimalaVerdict”
@dineshgrao added: “The #SabarimalaForAll verdict by Supreme Court is progressive and most welcome. Customs and rituals which discriminate must be shed. India must stand for liberal values and #GenderEquality. Another step in the right direction for #WomensRights.”