6 Unbreakable Indian Social Taboos

Jul 23, 2024, 15:47 IST

Vikrant Singh

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Jul 23, 2024, 15:47 IST

Vikrant Singh

Tofu

Blended tofu provides a creamy texture, making it a suitable replacement for eggs in dishes like quiches and custards.

 Another topic that raises eyebrows upon being brought up. Ironically, it is forbidden to discuss this topic openly without being labelled as immoral in the land of Kama Sutra.

Sex

 In India, menstruating women are expected to stay away and are not allowed to enter places of worship. Also, women keep a low voice when asking for sanitary pads at a pharmacy.

Menstruation

 Isn’t smoking a masculine thing? That’s what most people in urban India keep asking. Women who smoke are generally seen as having bad character.

Women Smokers

Indian society is yet to embrace the concept of same-sex marriage. The challenges remain despite the Supreme Court of India decriminalising consensual same-sex conduct.

Same-Sex Marriage

 People raise eyebrows as soon as they see somebody having alcohol. It’s considered as a character flaw and nobody wants to discuss it in public.

Alcohol

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