Need For Men's Rights

By Amit Deshpande: This talk hopes to break the stereotypes attached with sexual abuse, domestic violence and other such issues in which women are automatically assumed to be victims and men the assaulter. This view exists not just in public opinion but also in the eyes of law for personal vengeance. The talk urges us to shift the discussion to a point from where it is possible to see both sides objectively. 
Ever thought about the discrimination that men face?
Ever wondered if patriarchy is oppressive to women as well as men?
He is the founder of Vaastav foundation, leads an organisation committed to preserving and protecting men’s rights.
He’s here to show you a side of the coin you never thought existed.


This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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Men - The forgotten gender

Deepika Bhardwaj

Deepika talks about the how men in the Indian society are suffering due to the draconian Indian Penal Code which is made for the protection of women but ignores men and their issues. She addresses the Indian Dowry Act from the perspective of men. Deepika talks of men who are victimised and sustematically abused by laws that are made for women but are abused to victimise men.

Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj is a Journalist, Anchor and a Documentary Filmmaker. Her first documentary ‘Gramin Dak Sevak’ was Jeevika All Asia Livelihood Film Festival 2009, student film winner. Her second documentary ‘Youth Count’ was broadcast on India’s leading News channel NDTV 24x7. Her third project ‘Garima’ was a commissioned, short documentary film by USAID and Counterpart International. A software engineer turned Journalist, she was one of the ten media professionals selected from around the world for ‘Future Media Leaders Course’ conducted by Thomson Foundation, UK. She is currently making documentary called “Martyrs of Marriage” which is a commentary on the issue of Men’s right and abuse of one-sided gender centric laws in the Indian Penal Code.