Women who choose not to marry represent seismic shifts in the economy and society. They’re canaries in the coalmine, whose presence prompts a rethink of policies around work, birth control, and end-of-life care.
Mary McCarthy, 30, has been celebrating her single status since 2016 on Instagram by posting photos of her jewelry-free left hand. Her playfully provocative account has gained tens of thousands of followers.
Lady in sari
The sari, the iconic Indian garment that has been worn for centuries by women and men across India, may have seemed to go out of style for some time, but it is making a comeback. It has become a statement of individuality and empowerment, says Malika Verma Kashyap, who runs the Bangalore-based creative agency Border & Fall. Kashyap is working on a series of short films that will showcase the thousands of ways to wear the six-to nine-metre piece of cloth. For other women like Murtaza Kutty, a Pakistani fashion blogger, the sari is also a symbol of size inclusivity.
Single woman on a date
Using a yellow stick figure, Canadian Imgur user LilMsSliceNDice created her own tragic love story for Valentine’s Day. Her amusing series of 22 images started when she pictured her imaginary boyfriend lying under the sheets with her on V-Day morning and ended when he got hit by a car. Throughout the day she continued to narrate her fictional date’s life, showing him on a bus, at a coffee shop and even trying to run away from a car accident, only to get caught by his imaginary girlfriend. He then fell off a staircase and was left in a pool of blood.
Single posing animal
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Boudoir photography is a fun and memorable experience for any woman, regardless of age or shape. It can boost self-esteem and give women confidence that they are beautiful enough for a man. It can also inspire future dates to treat the woman in their lives with respect.