Sexist rules and moral policing: Reality of many Indian colleges| Dhanya Rajendran

[@Boogey_M4N]

Amritha Institutions.. 🙋‍♂️.. Agreed.. Studied way back in 2002. From hostel to campus we need to cross a small lake. If a girl stepped inside the boat we boys cant enter. 🥴.. We need to fetch another boat. Two separate route to college.. One for boys another for girls 😁. I once wrote an apology for flouting this rule 🤭🤭. I was rebuked in staff room for having crush towards my Junior 😁😁... The list can go endless, majority I forgot. Time flies..😎

[@sarathdhahabi9594]

Vallikkav amrita? 🙄😬

[@focusedfalcon9716]

So glad I did my degree and post graduation in a government college and a central university where everything was liberal, equal & no such bullshit rules. 🎉

[@CT_ChristyThomas]

Many of these issues are present in today's government colleges, central universities and CFTI's. Maybe they acquired it from private practices over time.

[@focusedfalcon9716]

@@CT_ChristyThomas is it?? That's worse then 🧐

[@anishb9216]

In manipal also there was freedom but a mbbs girl was raped. That's also reality

[@CT_ChristyThomas]

@@anishb9216 If the number of rapes would go down in India because of sexist moral policing, there won't be any rapes happening in India at all. But that is not the case, is it!

[@anishb9216]

@@CT_ChristyThomas see it individually rather in census manner. It will definitely help reduce it. I am not talking about moral policing but having strict rules. They are in colleges to study

[@anirudhn92]

I am so happy Amrita was mentioned. Those guys are nuts. I was once yelled at by a professor for talking to my teacher. Since the teacher looked young, he assumed she was a student and we both were 'up to something'. When my teacher said that she is a teacher, he started yelling at the even more telling her something akin to 'you should know better'. The same idiot has yelled at my roommate for walking around campus with his sister. Even the no shorts rule. I don't get it. People will come to the canteens wearing lungis, which are folded above their knees, but shorts were not allowed. Crazy people, I tell you. Thanks for covering this topic, News Minute!

[@StilsLil]

No wonder the educational quality of the private colleges in this country is very bad. Most of our graduates are unemployable in good companies because their colleges never had skill enhancement as their priorities. It's these unnecessary moral policing and restrictions their only priority which even the parents of the students also prefer unfortunately.

[@markantony1069]

The authorities in order to escape from their wild mistakes they usually say this special dialogue to butterup parents like "we did it cuz we give prominence to discipline...we have to make our students a good citizen"....(students are actually tired and sick of their consistent tortures) Actually this all happens due to narrow-mindedness of people...cuz human is the enemy of human from the beginning itself!

[@TnCooksammm]

Worst college for btech students in kerala.. Better leave this college as soon as possible

[@kaafiya_maafiya6070]

The worst things about small towns and their thought process.

[@justaaway]

Dude half the colleges she mentioned are in Bangalore 😭

[@harshinir115]

An amazing episode and rightly said that parents should oppose such colleges 👏

[@sibyvadakel9336]

Parents should not go such institutions if they are not happy. If they go who are you to prevent them, without knowing the facts for certain

[@harshinir115]

@@sibyvadakel9336 ​ This isn't about preventing them. It is about how parents still have orthodox mindsets and send their kids to certain types of colleges which uphold these orthodox practices. And when parents make such a decision, it is not in the hands of their kids to oppose them. The decision is forced upon their kids. To be very frank, the parents of students who study in such colleges would find nothing wrong in the way the students are being treated. So it is not just the colleges that are to be blamed but also the fault of parents who continue to be supportive of such practices.

[@angiethebookaholic]

There are so many facets to this incident that needs to be discussed. First of all , all of us, should stop addressing them as kids/children (kuttikal). They are adults and have the right in the society to do anything and everything that legally is permissible. Second, these institutions take the onus of disciplining the students and push it to such an extreme because they have the support of mallu parents. Parents while looking for a hostel or college are looking essentially for a jail - a safe transfer from home jail to college jail. Third, the society , in general, in Kerala also impose such moral policing on, not just students but also on general public and they enjoy doing it, condone people who do it. Fourth, our students should be brought up with a mindset to determine their destiny and be trained to live independently by the age of 18. They should be able to fund their own education via part time jobs or loans. That would make them more independent and empowered to question those who impose such draconian rules on them. Fifth, the government is bound by their loyalty to these very powerful religious institutions and hence they are responsible for NOT taking adequate action against the perpetrators and conversely, helping them get away. Lastly, somebody please break down that sky walk! It is an abomination on the entire society!! BREAK THE SKYWALK! MAKE IT FALL!

[@denziljpereira]

Kudos to you ma'am for picking up this issue.

[@merinanniekuriakose9102]

Even teachers aren't spared...Dress code strictly to be abided by them as well

[@sibyvadakel9336]

Don't go to teach in such places if you are not happy

[@BeingHumane173]

Sometimes, when all institutes are like that, you are left with no options.

[@rahnaunnikrishnan1570]

Education and health have become just business today. They know that the needy will come to them. Even though the times have changed, only the old rules have not changed.

[@subhashinibalaji1148]

I saw what my seniors posted about my college after their graduation on social media. One of them travelled from home to hostel and they reached the hostel by sharing a cab with a professor who took advantage of her during that ride. When complained to the warden she was slutshamed for getting into a cab with a male (even tho it was her teacher) and for travelling in late night trains and buses. I was shocked at the warden's reaction and that she had to hide this until she graduated so she could find it safe to share.

[@theshoaibmartin6906]

I don't know why KZbin prevent me from viewing this video. It's not even any sexual/violent content , why I have to see this disclaimer?

[@rameshd877]

Nice work . Hope it reaches where it needs to be . Majority of the blame goes to Parents as well . In my days Parents would talk proudly about these rules and encourage the management to have these stringent rules . They only used to admit their kids in institutions who carry these rules ..

[@shthomas1969]

I think one should talk to their parents and choose the right college to study the way they want.

[@7_years_and_]

All i want to say to young people is Just escape India .study abroad . enjoy your life and freedom .you have a short life don't waste it on others rules .indian Education system won't empower your life for competitive job market and self confidence .it is designed only to give your a paper with a degree.

[@vkravikumar2628]

Stupidity of collage management and brain devicency of those management persons

[@nidhinvarghese4993]

If some student complaints it should be 100% anonymous.

[@rohitkhosla8110]

Colleges actually dont give a damn (long assiciation with schools and universities). But the parents want it and that gets reflected. Private colleges depend on parents.

[@muppaneniteja1160]

Very well put ✌🏻🤞🏻

[@vijayganesh7367]

Colleges are supposed to make students ready for the job market, will the world also segregate on the lines of girls and boys for them in the office as well. That is a big No, they have to work together. In a company like tcs, they care for the rule one had in college ,no, only goal there would be project completion

[@NewTechrdb]

Colleges...Run Like Schools...

[@AYUSHKUMAR-yw7hj]

To all those girls who have problem with these rules then better change the institution. These rules are made for your security only.

[@curioussoul5151]

I applaud your journalism

[@nikhilg9737]

Well said.! 👏

[@rara-wg3qs]

As far as hair and beard goes, grooming is good... Because my college (govt college) was verrrrrryyyy liberal regarding all these. And some guys literally turned up as if they were homeless. Some amount of restrictions are needed ... If we look at army / military training we can see the strict desciple that attracts respect.. I'm not saying normal colleges should have something similar... But maintaining a decorum at educational institutions/ work places make it more respected. In the age of woke culture, anyyyy restriction/ criticism is considered negative - which is not the case.

[@brosesmarcus3569]

Always be woke because being sleepyhead is not good

[@rara-wg3qs]

@@brosesmarcus3569 should I applaud? 🌝

[@BeingHumane173]

Some reasonable restrictions as long as they do not discriminate between genders is ok. But, sexist rules are unacceptable.

[@justaaway]

Army is respected beacuse of their work, sacrifice and deeds not beacuse of good grooming and hairstyle.

[@rara-wg3qs]

@@justaaway then look up the statistics of respect and it's correlation with the outfit you wear... Even just wearing suits will make people give you more respect... It's plain human psychology

[@josephchakyath3616]

This is a debatable topic. On the one hand we need safety of youngsters, especially girls and many parents want their wards to be safe. These colleges have regulations which all parents have ageed and signed. Second on the other side we can argue that, regressive measures used to curtail incidents that can harm young ones, harm the society at large should be done away. So what is the root cause? 1 The mindsets of society especially towards young girls 2 The modern fashionable dressings 3 Social media partly. 4 Modern progressive thoughts. Can we ignore or banish the points 2,3,4 ? No, we need a balance. How do we do this? Point 1 where the mindset of the society needs a change. Here a educational system that supports all, safety, co-education, healthy, equal opportunities, equal status and largely a progressive mindset needs to be inculcated. Here we all citizens, society, colleges, political , educationist, intellectuals, experts, governments are all stakeholders. Just blaming institutions may not be the solution. That is a myopic view.

[@Harigopal9b]

Well said

[@VishnuPrasad-mn8oq]

Even after knowing all this why are all going to join these colleges,in many cases the parents and students are aware of the rules and they are knowingly signed in written document before joining to college ( in Kerala) , so if they are victimized you're absolutely correct else it seems like , after joining army training complaining it's hard doesn't make any sense I partially agree with you mam , since it feels like celebrating a controversial subject, might lead to wrong message And at some point you're reporting seems to be biased ( hence neglecting many things) Being a journalist with good years of experience , knowing that it's not a debate since you're reporting from your one-side documentary. " if you ensure that a coin has two sides " you're reporting will be more valid and helpful And i accept the points on , the rules or considerations must be equal, no one is allowed to intrude in privacy, and human rights needs to be ensured "for all " And kindly include, increasing drug usage in Kerala ( you can see many reports) also you can research on in-human acts towards even kids and women even from same blood relation ( how can a college management ensure whole safety of students without common set rules)

[@hiddenworldofjoe]

Bingo you named Kristu Jayanti College, Kothanur one of the worst and anti human colleges ever.

[@AchuthanKarnnan]

I used to think my college was kinda strict...but compared to these colleges,mine feels like heaven 🙏

[@VishnuDasred]

Great work dhanya and the team

[@NewTechrdb]

Maharashtra also Not behind...schooly colleges....

[@remamendonce6756]

Amazing,shocking...information

[@dineshbhas]

Heard about Sidharthan of Kerala veterinary University, Wynad. Not newsworthy. Doesn't suit my politics 😅

[@sb853547]

This is ridiculous mingling of male and female students would lead to better understanding of each other sexes and not lead to any sort of taboo. These kind of rules means that their mindset is that much dirty.

[@stanman1985]

the coimbatore college is karunya.

[@deepakmt92]

Most of the parents who send their daughters to these institutions just want to have a better prospectus for their daughter for arranged marriage.

[@bookshelfcommunity]

If rules are strict (but harassing) students will go for strike If rules are not ,parents will Poor management... What i believe is society should change then only remaining can be changed . I had an experience ,at that time i had beard and normal casual dress and went to patient examination and did the same without beard and formal dress i found the difference how people treat you

[@arunv961]

If something happens to students then everything will be on college

[@akprashant353]

shamelessly it been of patriarchy society where still in century where AI take place but men will dictate to women

[@MrJekyllDrHyde1]

If these kids have not grown guts to speak up against such injustices, well , then they deserve this. Even ex-students don't protest. Perhaps they like to he treated as kids.

[@sareenarahim4564]

Nehru college If we are raising voice against this( leggings not allowed and dupatta is compalsary) They will be like...it is our college rule you need to follow 😑

[@RohitS-o5x]

Maybe this is why I’m single in college 😎

[@rockysage7760]

VIT *SWEATS PROFUSELY*

[@sanjayrmenon7112]

😢

[@kennettesamuel2384]

Colleges are faces of society. How can a college allow free mingling of male and female students when such a thing is taboo in society. Do not blame colleges and their running, blame the society that has made this segregation the norm.

[@petrichor259]

Have you studied in any central universities? There, all needed freedom is given unlike these conservative cesspit private colleges.

[@vijayganesh7367]

Colleges are supposed to make students ready for the job market, will the world also segregate everything for them in the office as well. That is a big No, they have to work together. Do you think in a company like tcs, they care for the rule one had in college ,no, only goal there would be project completion.

[@kennettesamuel2384]

@@vijayganesh7367 truly agree with you. But colleges have to exist in societies they are established. For that a strong adherence to societal norms is a must. Getting students ready for industry does not mean that societal norms be flouted. Industry ready means learning the work industry demands and these colleges are doing well in doing so. I appreciate your reply and please do not take this reply as a confrontation, it is only a clarification of my side of the argument.

[@kiransai1279]

​@@vijayganesh7367 But in the same workplace, men are asked to definitely wear shoes to come to office and formals as well whereas women wears slippers as well to office and wear other than business formals and business casuals. What about the companies then? And also in govt offices women were given desk jobs and men were made to go outside for the same kind of roles.

[@pp84pp2000]

With all due respect to your take on this issue, do you really think a student would end the life due to an issue with the management? Even if that really happened, how would she face real life issues!

[@mindfullmallu7511]

Ampal

[@MsCarmen56]

Please go through this video and comment if you please. The college management have been continuously speaking there's a conspiracy behind all these. I do not for a minute dispute the fact the Christian management institutions set strict disciplinary standards. Whether they cross the red line or not, I am not very qualified to comment on that.

[@Guugugaaga]

Your profile picture is enough to prove that "protect our relegion and religious people at all cost"👌..

[@Guugugaaga]

The Students are the one protesting, not the political parties.. It's just a cheap victim blaming.. Just like Muslims

[@dineshbhas]

Your friends in the DMK are in trouble. Do a video fast against BJP/ED defending accused Senthil Balaji 😂

[@abhijayskumar1]

Thank You News Minute...

[@gowtham2626]

It's highly in North India not in South

[@kishoreganesh3730]

not at all it is quite the contrary colleges in south are stricter than in north

[@Guugugaaga]

​@@kishoreganesh3730 compared to north, here it came to light.. There it's bury without anyone knowing..

[@thetastebuds61]

The manipulation of catholic management makes the death of that girl under suspect ion. If it is just a case of suicide the management have nothing to worry and get panic. But the panic ness of catholic management put the matter as a religious contavercy. End of the day the death of that student is suspesious. CBI to investigate. Why Catholic management is afraid of a CBI investigation. Don't forget Late student Srimathi of Shakthi school. We dont want to sacrifice our children. Justice for Sradha and Srimathi.

[@sibyvadakel9336]

You left out a lot of others, please name them all.

[@gautamishruthi9857]

Kerala take over by Christianity and Islam.This is what happens under Christianity and Islam administration. Our Hindu Gurukulas also not this much sexist as them.

[@deepakmt92]

All strict colleges belonging to any religion does the same. Hindu managements aren't that different. Those colleges in TN are mostly Hindu management.

[@Arya_22455]

​@@deepakmt92 it's much better than the rest 2 religious institutions!

[@gautamishruthi9857]

@@deepakmt92 Exceptions are always there but majority matters...

[@deepakmt92]

@@Arya_22455 it's even worse in. Casteism is also there.

[@deepakmt92]

@@gautamishruthi9857 The reality is that strict religious management institutions are all the same. Hindu management institutions are some of the worst when it comes to discrimination to their students.

[@sureshv9336]

Knowing these college rules are strict why they with great difficulty take admission there and then start complaining, when i was in one of the college you mentioned in end 90s in Bangalore that is the time the students from north India stated to come, at that time we did not follow any dress codes, and the female students coming from north India started to wear underwear to college, which they usually wear at home, and the colleges stared to make dress codes.

[@justaaway]

They are called shorts not underwear 😭

[@appujosephjose6129]

Liberty is not license. Please do not impose your value neutral liberalism on us.

[@vijayganesh7367]

What?

[@vijayganesh7367]

Colleges are supposed to make students ready for the job market, will the world also segregate everything for them in the office as well. That is a big No, they have to work together. Do you think in a company like tcs, they care for the rule one had in college ,no, only goal there would be project completion

[@GodIsBinary]

Tamil Nadu is one of the worst places to live if you are from anywhere else. DMK led Christian-ization of education is one of the reasons. Lakhs of students pass out of colleges every year and do just fine, a few weak ones who can't cope commit suicide. Nothing to worry. BTW, watching this video is also a horror story, Dhanya is scary 😢

[@Arya_22455]

This is 💯 true!

[@livefreetodiehard2550]

What did DMK do?

[@kanmanisabapathy102]

It is always the christian colleges which are very oppressive.

[@trkrtrkrtrkr]

1000% TRUE. Both. Militant mindset in Christian institutions & Ms Dhanya is truly scaring all the viewers

[@bonymathew1717]

The justification about torture is interesting…we protect your kids from misleading, relationships, drugs. And they have turn this issue into a religious hate. I would say this will be repeated because nobody is looking for solution.

[@sibyvadakel9336]

Are you also being influenced by the anti Christian forces of Kerala. Go and find out what is happening in Kerala in other institutions? One incident in a Christian institution has created such a furor. Please report what happened in Balaramapurm, in Thodupuzha, in last two weeks. Amal Joyoti is carrying out the norms of the university and the norms under which students are enrolled in the college. Thosr who have objections must seek admission elsewhere. Stop your propaganda reporting. Be fair to all people equally.

[@abl360]

Well said...

[@buildfromzero]

This video is shame-full for the Indians in western countries.