India is known for having a deep sense of culture, social taboos and a colourful outlook on life.
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However, the social taboo aspect of an evolving country such as India still lacks development.
It is an upcoming metropolitan country which coexists with traditional and agricultural ideologies which have been influenced by a multitude of cultures and beliefs.
These taboos apply to both the men and the women of India.
The main cause of this is the conservative way of thinking which challenges the modern views of the younger generation. The Indian society has always had misogynistic undertones as many offensive words in India are derogatory towards girls and women.
Most women in India are taught to see their body as a burden that they shouldn’t express in their own unique ways.
For example, Veere Di Wedding was a female-centric film that shows Indian women drinking, smoking and having sex. Similarly, in arts and literature, Indian women are often conveyed as voluptuous beauties with an incredible sex appeal.
In reality, the Indian society raises their women to be discreet in their sexuality and to only show that side of themselves to their husbands.
This means women in India who do celebrate their own bodies and sexuality are considered too unorthodox, essentially becoming a social taboo.
Most women in India are taught to be modest and dress appropriately, especially in rural areas.
Nudity in India is considered to be a huge social crime.
Therefore, ‘caring’ about the way your body may look to others is frowned upon. Things such as plastic surgery, e.g. breast implants, are not celebrated or encouraged.