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if_its_not_baroque t1_ivk1x58 wrote

yes Kerala is more progressive and has the highest literacy rate but there still could be consequences for these women. If you are ever in that part of the world I still recommend a visit!

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throwmeawaypoopy t1_ivknpel wrote

I spent a semester in Kerala during college, albeit ~20 years ago. Absolutely love Kerala and hope to take my own family there one day.

I think it's worth pointing out that "more progressive" in India is still pretty dang conservative and traditional by Western standards.

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TheBestMePlausible t1_ivktdgk wrote

On the other hand, they have (or at least had) one of the only democratically elected communists governments in the world.

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BrosefThomas t1_ivl0b7y wrote

"Communist".

Only in name. Oligopolistic in spirit.

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ThePrussianGrippe t1_ivlb49i wrote

One could argue that describes basically any country from the last 100 years that went “Communist.”

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Iceman_259 t1_ivldnej wrote

Seize the means of production ^^^and ^^^consolidate ^^^it ^^^into ^^^the ^^^ruling ^^^in-group

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Citizen_of_RockRidge t1_ivl5z3q wrote

Went in 2012. One of the most joyous few days I have experienced anywhere. Beautiful place, beautiful people.

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Unsd t1_ivk3tlv wrote

Okay see you say there could be consequences for these women, and then you say you recommend a visit. And see, as a woman, that's a pretty big no for me that women could face consequences for something so small. And as a person, it's still a big no for me because why would I spend money in a place like that?

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if_its_not_baroque t1_ivk91m4 wrote

I understand your reaction! But I think someone’s family could punish them for this act no matter what nation they’re in. You could be in Denmark and face consequences for this from your hardline family. I’ve just been to Kerala myself and recommend it since it’s one of the most progressive states in India.

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Environmental_Ad_387 t1_ivk5lvc wrote

Physical harm is not expected for these women.

But more like hostility or online harassment in the family and neighborhoods. Muslims are 40% of the population here. And maybe 30-40% of the women wear a hijab now.

Kerala is a well known tourist destination with a lot of foreigners and Indians visiting the state annually. Tourism is their biggest revenue stream.

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Lost_Mix6782 t1_ivltfkp wrote

No different than the consequences for a Muslim woman here in the US by her family and Muslim community, India is a secular country and Islam is not the dominant religion. What’s your point?

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if_its_not_baroque t1_ivo6mns wrote

I wouldn’t have made this comment if this article wasn’t posted in Uplifting News. I’m just unsure how truly uplifting it is. Have a nice rest of your day!

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