4 definitions by Subhrishikesh
A unique psychopathology affecting, in particular, bourgeoisie Indian women of Bihari ethnicity. The affliction is characterized by a deep-seated belief in pagan Hindu deities; an inherent yearning to sacrifice self-interests for familial wellbeing; a recurring attitude of ethical superiority; and an affinity to equate one’s actions with the doctrine of divine sanctity. A subgenre of desi-feminism, Devi-complex manifests as a function of a conservative culture, an increasingly prejudiced and orthodox media, and an obnoxious society that collectively objectifies womanhood by contextualizing it to the extreme ends of the morality spectrum. Overall, this pervasive disorder undermines the interests of Indian women by rendering them vulnerable to psychoemotional manipulation.
Ma always said that all she ever needed from life was to watch her son be happy; an extreme case of Devi-complex, indeed.
by Subhrishikesh August 30, 2019
A derogatory slur that literally translates to "the one seated among women". Often employed to ridicule men with a wide circle of female acquaintances, the term is suggestive of a pervasive decay in attributes generally upheld as being characteristic of masculinity.
by Subhrishikesh August 12, 2019
The phenomenon whereby a human female sheds her elegant values to embrace the identity of a sexual creature. This entails her transformation from a potentially sophisticated being to a socially frowned upon entity that frequently partakes in coitus with multiple partners.
by Subhrishikesh August 12, 2019
The term literally refers to the state of being married to the recipient's sister. In the patriarchal Indian society, saala is imbued with numerous derogatory connotations that underpin inferior social status. Saalas are expected to remain subservient to their jijas (sister's husband). The term is more popularly employed as phatic device, however. Referrals made using saala seek to project the speaker's dominance over the recipient, essentially encapsulating the jija-sala dichotomy.
Saala can be employed as a standalone noun or a modifier. For example, the phrase sala kutta is etensively used to rebuke others wherein kutta refers to dog. Other potential pairings include sala madharhod (motherfuker), sala bhosdiwala (cunt), and sala randibaz (whore-monger). As is evident, saala helps perpetuate abuse of womanhood.
Saala can be employed as a standalone noun or a modifier. For example, the phrase sala kutta is etensively used to rebuke others wherein kutta refers to dog. Other potential pairings include sala madharhod (motherfuker), sala bhosdiwala (cunt), and sala randibaz (whore-monger). As is evident, saala helps perpetuate abuse of womanhood.
by Subhrishikesh August 28, 2020