CPI(M) Leader Sreemathy Teacher Criticises Kanthapuram's Remarks on Women
· India · Hindustan Times, News18
Senior CPI(M) leader P K Sreemathy Teacher has publicly condemned Islamic scholar Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar for stating that women should remain confined to their homes. Kanthapuram, speaking at an event in Kochi, claimed that public appearances by women lead to destruction and that Islam mandates purdah for their protection. Sreemathy, a leader of the All India Democratic Women Association, dismissed the comments as misogynistic and warned against ignoring such rhetoric in modern Kerala. The controversy follows a recent circular from the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama that advised women against sharing stages with men.
Why it matters
The clash between political leaders and religious scholars over women's public participation reflects ongoing debates regarding gender equality and social norms in Kerala.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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