'Patriarchy Is Not Just The Fault Of Men': Fatima Sana Shaikh On The Conditioning Women Must Fight

Fatima Sana Shaikh discussed how patriarchy and social conditioning force women to prove themselves regardless of their achievements or position. She said patriarchy is internalised by both men and women and stressed the need to challenge deeply ingrained biases. Recalling meetings where she was the only woman, she said women’s perspectives are often dismissed or explained to them.