Veteran actor Neena Gupta has dispensed her two cents on feminism. Rejecting the feminist theory that asserts men and women are equal, she said that this isn’t true because men can’t give birth. The actor stressed the importance of financial independence regardless of gender. Additionally, she stated that ‘women need men’ and provided a personal example to support her statement.
In a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, Neena said in Hindi, “I want to say that it’s not necessary to believe in ‘faltu feminism’ or the idea that ‘women are equal to men.’ Instead, focus on achieving financial independence and giving attention to your work. If you’re a housewife, don’t look down on it; it’s an important role. Boost your self-esteem and avoid thinking of yourself as small. That’s the main message I want to convey. Additionally, men and women are not equal. The day men start getting pregnant, that day we will be equal.”
The actor gave an example to support her statement that ‘women need men’, and said, “I had to catch a flight once at 6 a.m. I did not have a boyfriend at that time. I came out of the house at 4 a.m. and it was dark. A man started following me, I went back to my house and I missed my flight. The next day I booked the same flight. But I stayed at my male friend’s house and he dropped me off. I need a man.”
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The actor opened up about her goal of becoming someone who is not dependent on anyone in life. Neena shared that she is still working towards achieving this independence because she finds herself calling her daughter Masaba and worrying if she doesn’t answer. She also admitted to feeling anxious if her husband doesn’t call her.
She said, “I want to be somebody who does not need anyone. I know a person very closely, who does not need anybody, does not have friends. Women throw themselves at him and they have an attraction towards him. But he is happy alone.”
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Neena Gupta calls feminism ‘faltu,’ says ‘women need men’ and are not equal to them: ‘The day men start getting pregnant…’ – The Indian Express
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