Prathiba Batley

A statistician, researcher, educator, author, bharatanatyam dancer, an activist for equal rights, and a proud Tamil

[Prathiba Batley @prat_batley]

On board #airindia flight. The safety instructions are through Indian dances. Conspicuously, Manipuri is missing #manipur

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@puram_politics Still scary and everything depends on how things will be manipulated between now.and Star wars day

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We carry intergenerational trauma regardless of our backgrounds. Here is one such example where I realised for the first time that my amma and I had a lot in common. I saw her for the first time as a fellow human being, fighting the same fight.

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@puram_politics Wtf!

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@AnnCoulter Never thought I'd agree with you but finally, yes

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Not one #caste.
Not one class.
Not one #religion.
Not lack of education.

This is not about “bad men.”
This is about a system.

#Patriarchy does not discriminate.
It only dominates.
At the receiving end, regardless of who we are, is a woman's body.

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Race, caste, and gender hierarchy: 3 peas in a pod #caste #discrimination #patriarchy

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The 8 pillars of #casteism, #racism, and #patriarchy

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@ckkumar Yes, they are intertwined. But many women recognise patriarchy but don't recognise casteism. Empathy can go a long way

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The biggest trick #caste ever pulled
was making #women believe
it protects them.

Or worse —
that their bodies must carry it.
Guard it.
Preserve it

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Let humanity speak first. Say no to #casteism #discrimination

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@puram_politics Don't even elevate these god-men. Who even wants to see this god-man charlatan should be the question

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The two-tumbler system is still in use in several parts of the world. #casteism does not always need to take the form of aggression and violence. #discrimination can be subtle but effective, like a tumbler or a papercup

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How women have come to be represented in #Bharatanatyam over the centuries. Whatever happened to agency?

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@puram_politics Damn! You're cooking for me next time. Naan Gurgaon varen

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Look where our IMR is, regardless of party politics

[Puram @puram_politics]

What an absolutely fantastic looking chart for Public Health in Tamil Nadu.

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This divergence between population and contribution to India's GDP showcases the growth of the state and the success of it's policies. This is what @ptrmadurai keeps talking about

[Puram @puram_politics]

Tamil Nadu is in a unique pickle.

It has an increasing contribution to India’s GDP and a decreasing ratio of the country’s population. This divergence should ideally make Tamils feel rich. Except this is not the case because of the Finance Commission’s devolution and allocation.

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Cos data!

[Puram @puram_politics]

How does Tamil Nadu have a high GER across all stages, with the highest GER in Higher Education? Especially for girls?

This. More schools. And fewer children. Which hopefully will mean an improving quality of education in the future.

[Puram @puram_politics]

The reason Tamil Nadu has a higher growth rate than its peers is entirely attributable to this additional labour force participation from women. The hap between the dotted and green lines.

This is why increasing the GER of women in higher education is a solid long term strategy.

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@puram_politics Thank you for listening to my rants. The new charts are fantastic!