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| == History == | == History == | ||
| Jaglan observed that men in his village frequently used ], particularly towards women, during ] meetings. His inspiration to start the campaign came after his daughter returned home asking him about the meaning of a curse she had heard on the playground.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |last=Bhowmick |first=Nilanjana |date=2023-08-02 |title=We need a new way to swear … one that doesn’t demean the women of India |url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/aug/02/we-need-new-way-swear-that-doesnt-demean-women-of-india |access-date=2024-12-26 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref |
Jaglan observed that men in his village frequently used ], particularly towards women, during ] meetings. His inspiration to start the campaign came after his daughter returned home asking him about the meaning of a curse she had heard on the playground.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news |last=Bhowmick |first=Nilanjana |date=2023-08-02 |title=We need a new way to swear … one that doesn’t demean the women of India |url=https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/aug/02/we-need-new-way-swear-that-doesnt-demean-women-of-india |access-date=2024-12-26 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> | ||
| == Motive == | == Motive == | ||
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Indian social campaign| Native name | गाली बंद घर |
|---|---|
| English name | No Swearing House |
| Date | 2014–present |
| Location | India |
| Also known as | Ban on Abusive Words |
| Theme | Anti Profanity |
| Motive | Respectful communication |
| Patron(s) | Sunil Jaglan |
Gaali Bandh Ghar (lit. 'No Swearing House') is an Indian social campaign aimed at eliminating the use of sexist slurs and abusive language. Launched in 2014 by Sunil Jaglan, a social activist and founder of the Selfie With Daughter campaign, the initiative seeks to promote respectful communication and challenge societal norms surrounding abusive language.
History
Jaglan observed that men in his village frequently used abusive language, particularly towards women, during panchayat meetings. His inspiration to start the campaign came after his daughter returned home asking him about the meaning of a curse she had heard on the playground.
Motive
The campaign aims to establish communities, households, or streets that commit to refraining from the use of profanity. Village leaders officially designate these areas as "gaali-bandh" or "no-swearing."
Impact
The campaign has garnered support from women who are frustrated with sexist slurs. Many participants have reported that the initiative has helped them realise they do not need to use abusive language, leading to a noticeable reduction in their own usage of such language.
Following an incident in which U.S. President Joe Biden used profanity towards a journalist, the Cosmopolitan (magazine) noted that Sunil Jaglan, a village sarpanch in India, is running a campaign to combat sexist slurs. The magazine highlighted the contrast between Jaglan's efforts to address abusive language against women and the president's use of profanity in the White House. This commentary attracted significant international attention.
References
- Bhowmick, Nilanjana (2023-08-02). "We need a new way to swear … one that doesn't demean the women of India". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- "Gaali Bandh Ghar: A Fight Against The Misogyny Of Cuss Words". Outlook India. 2022-02-07. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- "वाह! मेरठ से शुरू हुआ 'गाली बंद घर' अभियान, घर-घर लगाए जा रहे पोस्टर; जानें कैसे सुधरेंगे लोग". News18 हिंदी (in Hindi). 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- "महिला संबंधी गालियों से मुक्ति दिलाएगा सुनील जागलान का "गाली बंद घर " अभियान - mobile". punjabkesari. 2022-01-30. Retrieved 2024-12-26.
- "संस्कारवान बनाएगी 'गाली बंद घर' मुहिम, विदेश तक पहुंचा हरियाणा के सुनील जागलान का अभियान - Gali Band Ghar campaign will make cultured Jagran Special". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-12-26.