The RSS has been around for decades. It has a checkered history and its
aim is to revive Hinduism in its pristine glory. One can have no crib
with this aim, but its interpretation of the sexes and their rights can
certainly be questioned. The RSS for all practical purposes is a male
chauvinistic organization.
Let's have a look at their dress code. Rahul Gandhi has very rightly pointed out that the RSS men wear shorts;why not the women?. Why can't they wear shorts as well. Wearing shorts per se is not important, but it's the idea behind it that is not acceptable. Look at the hulla bulla created on love Jihad. Even simply mixing among couples is frowned upon.
One should not forget that during the days of the Raj, the RSS was a
pro- British organization and encouraged Indian youth to join the army
to fight the axis. They never supported Bose. All this can be forgiven(
some may not) but the bias against equality of sexes is what matters. We
will accept the RSS view if they allow their girl sevaks to wear shorts. Let's see!
I also wonder why a woman has never headed the RSS or reached anywhere near the top echelon of the leadership. Wonder if RSS chief can explain.
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