Feminism

This is the right time to talk about feminism: Chetan Bhagat

128ChetanBhagat (File) Chetan Bhagat

Chetan Bhagat, whose latest novel One Indian Girl has a female protagonist, feels that the time is "opportune" to hold discussions and create awareness about feminism.

"I'm lucky. I think it is a very opportune time. Feminism is an issue whose time has come. Ever since the Nirbhaya incident, the issue of women's rights has taken the centre stage.

"People are wanting to understand these issues. Movies like Pink and Queen have done well. I think it is time to talk about these issues," he told PTI.

According to the 42-year-old, a lot of confusion continues to prevail about feminism and the term has been largely misinterpreted and misused.

"Now more understanding is needed so that there is no confusion around the word feminism. The image of a feminist is that of somebody who has a very rigid stand against men. It just means women should also have a chance to pursue their goals as equally as men.

"You can be a traditional girl, who wants her man to love her, her boyfriend to call her... and still be a feminist, you don't have to be a different species," he said.

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