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A recurring theme emphasizes the prevailing patriarchal mindset that sustains gender inequality. The transcript highlights how societal norms and traditional beliefs reinforce unacceptable behaviors, such as victim-blaming, misogyny, and restrictions on women’s mobility and voice. For instance, women, especially from rural or marginalized backgrounds like Dalit communities, face compounded violence—gender violence intertwined with caste and economic discrimination.