7 beliefs that can silence women -- and how to unlearn them

Name: 7 beliefs that can silence women -- and how to unlearn them
Uploaded: 2019-05-21T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 12 min
Description: In India (and many other countries), girls and women still find themselves silenced by traditional rules of politeness and restraint, says social scientist Deepa Narayan. In this frank talk, she identifies seven deeply entrenched norms that reinforce inequality -- and calls on men to help usher in change.

TED Talks India: Nayi Baat 2019May 201912 min516209 views

Speaker

Deepa NarayanPoverty Researcher | Transforming Global Development

About this talk

In India (and many other countries), girls and women still find themselves silenced by traditional rules of politeness and restraint, says social scientist Deepa Narayan. In this frank talk, she identifies seven deeply entrenched norms that reinforce inequality -- and calls on men to help usher in change.