The comic strips encourage girls to raise their voices against discrimination. A girl’s studies are discontinued by her parents after she finishes seventh class. Her parents see the meager education sufficient for a girl and she is asked to give out a helping hand in the household chores. However, the girl refuses to meekly submit in the face of this injustice and decides to protest against it.
The following comic strip highlights the all pervasive issue of gender discrimination in India. A farmer whole heartedly supports his son’s decision to join a computer course while discourages his daughter to join an embroidery course on account of her being a girl. According to the farmer it’s worthwhile to invest in his son’s educational betterment as he would support the family when he grows up while a girl has to ultimately settle down with her in-laws family.
This Comic strip again highlights the issue of gender discrimination prevalent in Indian households. A man encourages his son to go to Lucknow in search of a good job while sees household chores as the only job fit for her daughter. The daughter protests against her father’s discriminatory attitude and is badly snubbed by her father.
The following comic strip appeals for equal opportunities for the girl and the boy child. A man offers his thanks to God because he “blessed” him with a boy after two girls to support his household. On hearing this his daughter protests against her father’s attitude. She tells him that a girl, given an opportunity is equally capable of supporting her family. The father realises his mistake and vows never to discriminate among his children.
The comic strip shows how gender discrimination can be eradicated with education. A boy learns about the ill effects of gender discrimination at school. When he comes home he tells his parents about the need to educate the girl child and convinces them to send his sister to school with him.
Please note these cartoon strips by children are based on what they see in their schools and not actual happenings. Also, the name of the children who have created the strips have been omitted to protect their identities.
