‘No pay, no leaves’: Shark Tank judge Namita Thapar draws parallel between Urmila from Ramayana and today’s housewives
Namita Thapar has drawn parallel between Urmila’s often-overlooked role in the Ramayana and the contributions of housewives today. Her LinkedIn post, which highlighted unpaid domestic work, sparked a discussion on recognition, gender roles and the unequal distribution of household responsibilities.
Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar drew parallels between the sacrifices of housewives and the mythical character Urmila from the Ramayana in a LinkedIn post. Thapar noted that Urmila's unacknowledged contributions often go unrecognized, much like the unpaid work performed by today's homemakers who receive neither financial compensation nor formal recognition.
She recounted her mother's experience, who gave up her aspirations to pursue a career as an air hostess after marriage, and left her MA in French midway to manage household responsibilities. Thapar highlighted the lack of recognition, benefits, and support homemakers often face, stating: "No pay. No leaves. No awards. No office parties & offsites.
No sick leaves either." She also stressed the importance of sharing household chores and encouraging homemakers to prioritize personal interests, hobbies, and travel. Thapar's post sparked conversations on the value of homemaking, the need for greater appreciation of domestic work, and the unequal distribution of household responsibilities.
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