She is in her thirties, but still timid around her parents and older relatives. She does not ‘talk back’ even though she has opinions of her own. And because she is unmarried, she is accused of being a prostitute, if she is seen talking to the opposite sex.
“Sometimes I am ashamed, but that is just how my family is. And in as much as I know it is wrong, I just don’t want to rock the boat. But I rebel in my own way at times,” she said in a matter-of-fact manner.
“And it is just the women, well we get the brunt of it, but even the younger males are controlled and are forced to take almost anything the elders say,” said the well-educated and informed woman.
“I know it sounds strange to you and might even sound stupid