What were the main challenges faced during the Indian lockdown?

One common challenge is the pressure to conform to traditional gender roles. In many Indian families, there are expectations for girls to be more focused on domestic duties rather than career or personal development. For example, they may be expected to learn cooking and housekeeping at a young age and be prepared for an early marriage.

One of the main challenges was probably the shortage of supplies. When a firebase is under siege, getting new supplies in can be extremely difficult.

One of the main challenges is the large patient load. In India, the population is huge, and there are often not enough medical facilities in proportion. So, doctors have to deal with a large number of patients every day, which can be very tiring. Another challenge is the lack of proper medical equipment in some rural and even some urban areas.

One main challenge was integrating different corporate cultures.

Low pay is also a common problem. They often earn a meager salary which may not be sufficient to support their families well.

One major challenge is cultural adaptation. Indians often come from a collectivist culture and may find it difficult to adjust to the more individualistic cultures in countries like the US or UK. For instance, the concept of family and community support is different.

One challenge is the lack of prior acquaintance. Since the couple may not know each other well before marriage, it can take time to build an emotional connection. Another challenge is adjusting to different family cultures within the joint family system. For example, different eating habits or daily routines might cause some friction.

One major challenge is social stigma. In India, the traditional values and conservative society often look down upon same - sex relationships. So in many Indian lesbian stories, the characters face discrimination from family, friends, and the community at large.

In education, transgender students in India can face a hostile environment. They may be bullied or not given the same educational opportunities as their cisgender peers. Social stigma is deeply ingrained in the Indian culture, and this affects how transgender people are treated in their daily lives. They constantly have to fight against these negative perceptions to lead a normal life.

Long working hours are also a big issue. They may start early in the morning and work until late at night, leaving them with very little time for rest or to take care of their own personal needs. Some maids might have to work seven days a week without any proper days off. Moreover, they may face discrimination or disrespect in some households. They might not be treated as equals and could be made to feel inferior, which can be really demoralizing for them.