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Banning girls from participation in everyday decisions is perfect training for them to fit into the cultural roleΒ of a detached, harmony-filled, opinion-less listener. An opinion can disturb the peace. Namini, 21, who wants to start a business, says that even when she has an opinion she keeps it to herself: β Ladai na ho jaye isliye main chup rehti hoon , it may lead to a quarrel, so I stay quiet.β Opinion-less girls are less likely to put up a fight.
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