Sunday, October 20, 2013

All-women travel takes off in India...

If there’s an upside to the slowing of the global economy, these Indian women have not heard of it.

Groups of Indian women are travelling together to destinations far and wide, from the Taj Mahal in Agra to the Antarctica.

Patriarchy tradition has dictated that the Indian woman always remain under the protection and care of a male – a father figure or husband.

These women opt to be footloose and make their own travel plans.

Women who travelled in groups historically in India were usually widows, abandoned wives or elderly women.

But they would also usually travel in the company of a male chaperone, on pilgrimages to Benares or other temple towns.

With growing education, employment and income, India’s women from the cities are shaking off traditional notions to seek company from their sisterhood while travelling. Full story...

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