save the last dance exploring the controversy surrounding the banning of dance bars in mumbai
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SAVE THE LAST DANCE
Exploring the controversy surrounding the banning of dance bars in Mumbai
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WELCOME…To a Typical Dance Bar in
Mumbai
The Knowledge Claims
“These dance bars are
corrupting the moral fibre of our youth”
R.R. Patil, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra
KNOWLEDGE CLAIM #1
(Oxford English Dictionary 2001 )
to corrupt: to make evil or immoral
immoral: not following accepted principles of morality
What is corruption ???
immoral: not following accepted principles of morality
Morality: principles concerning good and bad or right or wrong behavior
DOES THE GOVERNMENT
HAVE THE RIGHT TO
DECIDE WHAT IS MORAL?
“The government believes the ban will encourage
people to work and earn a livelihood through other professions which are
dignified and socially accepted.”
Vilasrao Deshmukh, Chief Minister of Mumbai
KNOWLEDGE CLAIM #2
What is DIGNIFIED???
Dignity: state of being worthy of honor or respect
Respect: an attitude of admiration or esteem
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Perception
Government
Bar dancers
Bar owners
Customers
Society
THE STAKEHOLDER
S
History
Dance emerged during the “Golden Ages” and was considered a form of worship
Mughal Era- Dancers branded as “keeps” which set the paradigm that has been
passed on through generations
CULTURE
Traditional Indian Culture
Popular Mumbai Culture
V/S
The Art of Dance
Dance is an artistic form of nonverbal
communication and an essential part of
most cultures
For example, belly dancing has been used for years to promote middle-eastern culture
So Why can’t bar-dancing be
accepted as a part of The
Popular Mumbai Culture?
Religion
Dance Bars can be viewed as
“SINFUL”…1. Lust is one of the cardinal sins in Christianity
2. Islam considers “Zina” or adultery one of the most heinous sins
3. The Gita, the holy book of the Hindus, condemns “sensuality”
4. “Kaam” or lust is one of the 5 main sins of Sikhism
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE
TO FOLLOW SUCH A BELIEF ??
ETHICS
Which Family is more Important ??
OR
Is it ethical to destroy the families of 150,000 women only because of a conscious
decision made by the customers of these dance
bars ???
Will simply banning these
dance bars eradicate the
moral corruption of the youth.
Media
Does this not corrupt the
YOUTH OF THE COUNTRY ??
SO WHY THE BIAS AGAINST
THE BAR DANCERS ??
Bar Dancers Protesting Against the Biased Decision taken by
the Government
Politics
IT IS ALLEGED THAT…..
1) Bar Dance Union claims the Government demanded a bribe
2) America’s pressure on the Indian Government to stop traficking of
women and girls
The Constitution entitles every Indian citizen to the “Right to
Freedom”
Don’t these women have Freedom of Choice ?
English Translation: WE HAVE A RIGHT TO live too !
Economics
Employ 150,000 people including dancers, bartenders, bouncers and
waiters• Contribute a colossal Rs.500
million to the state revenue annually
DANCE BARS…
1)Increase in :a.Unemployment
b.Poverty c.Crime
2)Loss of State revenue
3)Dance bars will go underground
Possible Consequences of Banning Dance Bars…
The Feminist PERSPECTIVE
1) The presence of this industry encourages trafficking of women
and girls
2) Bar dancers are exploited by:
a. Bar Owners
b. Policemen
c. Customers
3) Derogatory to women
Is this ALL women are worth?!
LIMITATIONS TO KNOWLDEGE
1. Corruption and Dignity are both subjective concepts
2. Knowledge gained through Media
3. Reality is coloured by other’s bias opinion
CONCLUSION AND PERSONAL OPINION
So what IS MORE DIGNIFIED ?
OR
• www.timesofindia.com
• www.rediff.com
• www.ndtv.com
• www.dancewithshadows.com
• www.mid-day.com
• www.businesstravellerindia.com
• www.telegraphindia.com
• www.4to40.com/discoverindia/index
Outlook Magazine, June 6th 2005 Issue.
Yogeeta Manglani and Henna Motwani