Wise Wednesdays – Why Women’s Groups for a cause where gender does not matter?

Why Women’s Groups for a cause where gender does not matter?

So often, I come across people (other than the involved women themselves), enthusiastic about creating women’s groups.

To say the least, it does not help inclusion.

On the other end, I’m compelled to think about hidden motives. What do they gain by treating women in a workplace or social circle, as a subset of the mainstream?

Groups or events to deal with women’s issues, a platform for fearless sharing, having someone to listen and understand in a non-judgemental manner is fine. But why are women’s groups needed for mainstream life events which involves everyone, irrespective of gender?

Is it your vulnerability? Is it a mechanism to instil fear?

Vulnerability and fear are what make you stay in a subservient place. This applies to all underprivileged segments as much as women.

But do you really want to be there? Do…