Men Not Allowed

Its time of the year in Gujarat when you see Garba flare all around. You see big banners announcing an Garba event and you may find it written in bold letter " Male participants need entry passes ". This strikes my limited ability to understand and interpret such notions. I interpret it in terms of gender bias. Whats the logic behind asking entry fee based on gender.

Are we assuming that free entry for female species of human beings will attract them in huge numbers and male species will follow them to the event resulting in huge gains for organisers. Hell with that notion..!!

Amid all the so called "voices" for gender equality and equal opportunity, where does this concept fits in? I don't think this biased behaviour is prompted by inability of "Female participants" to pay. Mind you fairer sex has better buying power and decision making authority then the other class of human beings.

This strategy is not limited to such events, go to Goa and specifically to calingut beach. You find a inviting nightclub on the beach. Here males are addressed as "Stags". Same strategy is practiced here as well. Stags need to pay 600 INR to enter the place whereas females have the privilege to walk in and out at will. Bouncers will stare at you like you have perpetuated a crime by thinking of attending the club alone. I was able to pass through the hurdles and that is a different story all together.

Why do we have such double standards in dealing with such issues, knowingly or unknowingly we promote gender bias and then blame the whole world for it.

Grow up guys and give every one chance to live as one dies...without having to pay extra for the crime of being born male.