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Dear women, why do you surrender to men? || Acharya Prashant, with DU (2022)
Shakti
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Patriarchy
Independence
Exploitation
Willful Surrender
Illusion
Security
Self-reliance
Social Conditioning
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that in the modern era, physical coercion of women is largely obsolete due to the presence of law, institutions, and technology. He argues that when a woman feels browbeaten or exploited, it is often not a case of being defeated, but rather a willful surrender or a mutual deal. He suggests that women frequently trade their independence for perceived benefits or security provided by the patriarchal system. This submission is driven by internal factors such as greed, ignorance, fear, and illusions. He points out that many women are susceptible to romanticized dreams of being rescued by a provider, which leads them to avoid the challenges of living independently. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that educated women have the physical and mental capacity to earn their own living and manage their lives. However, the desire for comfort without risk often leads them to comply with family demands, such as those from a father, to secure a husband with a stable job. He concludes that true independence is a state of bliss that requires one to be willing to pay the necessary price rather than selling oneself out for a life of illusory ease.