Just break gender stereotypes, Meghalaya meet urges youths
The discussion themed ‘Men for Women’ held in Shillong focused on giving recognition to women for their roles in the society.
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SHILLONG: The discussion themed 'Men for Women' held in Shillong focused on giving recognition to women for their roles in the society. The programme -- organized by the 'Meghalaya State Commission for Women' as part of the International Women's Day-2021 -- assumes significance in Meghalaya which despite being basically a matrilineal society yet is patriarchal in many aspects. Speaking at the inaugural session, East Khasi Hills District Deputy Commissioner, Isawanda Laloo stated, "In spite of numerous advances, we are still living in a patriarchal world.