Kolkata, Jan. 13 -- Speaking out against what she described as deep-rooted ageism and gendered expectations, author and social commentator Shobhaa De has argued that Indian society remains deeply uncomfortable with women of a certain age expressing sensuality or sexuality.
In an interaction at the 17th Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival, De observed that such a societal notion strips women of visibility and desire as they grow older,She said while ageing is universally difficult, it is particularly harsh for women. "We live in a very ageist world. Not just in India, even across the world, growing old is almost a crime and particularly for women, the world can be extremely cruel and the stereotype that you have to become very non-threatening...