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Changing schools of thought

BENGALURU: Textbooks often serve as the first window into the world beyond the classroom, shaping young minds with stories of history, culture, and contemporary figures. The uproar at Sindhi High School over the inclusion of actor Tamannaah Bhatia – who, incidentally, was in Bengaluru recently – in a Class 7 textbook has sparked a debate that extends beyond the pages. Reportedly, while parents raised concerns about her presence, pointing to the nature of her filmography, similar objections have not been raised for male contemporaries like actor Ranveer Singh, who is also part of the chapter. ‘What elicits this kind of censure?’ Not having an issue with a male actor but having an issue with Tamannaah Bhatia is part of a larger bias that exists in our society.

New Indian Express
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