Really Social

 Reservation policies in India were created as a ladder toward social equality, especially for marginalized communities. However, upper-caste groups have long tried to misinterpret and undermine this system due to a sense of superiority. These groups have even spread fake data, stirred up protests, and created misleading narratives to challenge reservation. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar introduced reservation with the goal of ensuring equal opportunity, but right-wing politics often complicates this, especially with tactics that intimidate and isolate minority groups by twisting religious interpretations and enforcing discrimination. This deep-rooted social division affects all levels of Indian society, including local governance. In many villages and Panchayats, caste-based power struggles continue to prevent true representation and access to resources for marginalized groups. The Tamil movie Nandhan highlights this issue, portraying the reality of caste oppression and slavery still present i...

The world we live in today often feels like we are under constant surveillance, where every action and opinion is closely monitored. Despite the ideals of truth and justice, freedom of expression is limited in many areas of life. In corporate environments, employees are under constant watch, unable to freely express personal views on social or economic issues. But it’s not just corporations—no company truly allows its employees to behave freely, even in their personal space. There are too many policies, both written and unwritten, that restrict human behavior, ensuring conformity and control. Even as citizens, expressing opinions openly can lead to severe consequences, as authorities may take action against those they deem a threat. The personal becomes political, and genuine freedom feels increasingly out of reach. Yet, there are groups that speak loudly about freedom, claiming to be free from societal or religious restrictions. In reality, however, many remain bound by the control of...