“
The most common Hindi word for argue is bahas . A girl who argues is considered bahaensi ; it is not a compliment. Arguing is also associated with being ziddi , stubborn, to want something your way. To be ziddi is the opposite of the cultural ideal of a woman who is malleable, docile and who does not have an independent mind. Ifra, 24, says quietly, ‘I have a clear understanding of what is expected of me – don’t shout back, don’t argue, talk politely, balance your emotions, don’t be too ziddi
”
”