10 pictures of the most powerful and bold women of 2016 who didn’t give a f**k about patriarchy

As the year comes to an end, let us look back in the year 2016. This year was the year of women, rather women empowerment. Women were all over the social media giving some important lessons about women security to the men out there.

1. When Ileana D’Cruz did a modern Indian bride photo shoot and didn’t spare a single f*** to ‘sanskaar’. This photoshoot was done for Pernia’s Popup Shop for breaking the Indian Bridal stereotypes.

2.  When the 14 dark skinned ladies confessed what they love about themselves. This was done by Kranti, an NGO that helps young women from Mumbai’s red-light areas get an education, got a few of them together to discuss what they love about their dark-skinned complexion.

3. When Saloni Chopra gave it back to the people who shame women for showing of the bra straps

“Life is like a Bra…” And women need to be more open about their sexuality. Whichever absurd person decided that it would be okay for a man to roam around shirtless, in his boxers, but girls can’t even be seen in a Bra – surely did a hell lot of damage to our society. Did you know there are still people who have a problem with a girls Bra Strap showing?! The strap?!?!?! People that don’t like it when the shape of your bra is visible from the top you’re wearing. I’ve been around a few such diseased people. And you can’t tell that they’re affected by this narrow minded disease when you first meet them. They look normal. They make you feel wonderful at the start. They’re the ones that follow bold models on Instagram & keep porn on their phones. They come across as extremely open minded. They’ll talk to you about feminism and global warming. And trust me, it’s usually that “Bra Strap” that arouses them in the first place – and then BAM! You’re being told its “just for them to see”. You should dress more “appropriately” in public. If you meet these diseased people, you could A. Send them to a Doctor, or B. Ask them to go fuck themselves. I honestly don’t see what the problem with lingerie is? I wear it. Yes. Am I suppose to act like I’m NOT wearing it by hiding it completely? It’s a piece of clothing that covers my breasts. Just like a skirt covers my legs. Or sleeves cover my shoulders. What’s the big damn deal? The term breasts? Is it a girls Boobs that make this world uncomfortable? Are men THAT weak? I mean trust me, it’s not like our boobs are holy or sacred. They’re just…. A part of the body. Stop asking women to feel uncomfortable about it. Our breasts are not our “respect and dignity”. Men flaunt their chests, while girls won’t even hold a Bra in their hand publicly. Well… I will. Because I’m not ashamed of it. I have nothing to hide. Lingerie is not something that needs to be hidden. In fact, it’s quite pretty, isn’t it? I’m tired of women themselves constantly feeling like they’ve to be ashamed of everything. Pads. Tampons. Lingerie. Our body. Our desires. Sex. Let’s put an end to that. Free the god damn mind. #FreeTheNipple @freethenipple

A photo posted by Saloni Chopra 🎈 (@redheadwayfarer) on Jun 25, 2016 at 12:42am PDT

4. And when she did the same for the slut shaming in India! 

5. When a mother gifted her Trans daughter saree as a way of accepting her sexuality and gender identity

6. When a badass bride entered her wedding wearing aviators and riding a Royal Enfield to show the people who believe that only men can ride the bikes and the people who believe in patriarchy.

7. When Sania Mirza perfectly shut down Rajdeep Sardesai when he enquired her about ‘settling down’.

8. When this woman broke off her marriage because the guy wanted to get her rid of her dog

9. When this woman who is a politician’s mother silenced a troll about having ‘free sex’

10.  When this woman asked her to-be-husband some questions about working after marriage and living life her own way, before agreeing to marry him.