Stay at home women – the unnoticed victims of sexism by Alok Das Let me tell you two true stories briefly. I have altered the names of the characters though. Story 1. Sajida was an accountant in her home country. She loved singing and painting. As common in many cultures, her parents forced her into an arranged marriage with Mamun who works in Sydney. Sajida was not ready to get married, she wanted to go abroad for further studies in environmental accounting. But in her culture arguing with parents is not allowed. So, following the marriage she is overseas – in Australia – but sadly not for studies but to be a stay at home wife. She is told by Mamun that women are not meant to work outside home, their sole responsibilities are giving birth to children and raising them, and looking after the household. Being in a new ...