Sexism in IITs, Dating Apps & Arranged Marriage in India | Bibhuti Bhushan - Episode 7

Kya "Achhi Ladki" banne ka pressure aapko bhi suffocated feel karata hai? In this episode, we expose the reality of sexism in IITs, the hidden truth of dating apps, and the business of arranged marriage in India with Bibhuti Bhushan. Agar aap bhi society ke banaye rules ko question karti hain, toh yeh podcast aapke liye hai! Meet Bibhuti Bhushan An IIT graduate who left the comfort of corporate life to build a powerful voice online. Bibhuti creates thoughtful, research-backed content on gender equality, relationships, and modern society. Along with her husband, Vipin, she runs one of the most nuanced and honest pages discussing feminism, patriarchy, and how men and women can build more equitable relationships. Her work stands out because it goes beyond outrage—it actually explains why these systems exist and how we can change them. In this episode, we dive deep into: • The hidden sexism in top institutes like IITs • Reality of Dating Apps for Women in India • Arranged Marriages: Tradition or Transaction? • Quitting stable careers for mental peace • How to build equal relationships in a patriarchal society This conversation is thoughtful, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable. Exactly the kind of conversation that matters. About The Girls Who Get It: We dive deep into life stories, relationships, and everything in between. Our real mission? Breaking barriers around everything society says isn't "meant for girls." Because the girls who get it, really GET IT. 💪 Host: Saumya Guest: Bibhuti Bhushan Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro 1:34- Epstein piece, nuance in content and the reality pf feminism in india 07:20 – Growing up in tier 2 with with feminist parents 10:40 - Sexism in IITs, story of the infamous tshirt 12:38 - being in a female body is a radica act 13:20 - growing up in mp, chattisgarh 17:12 - Bihar, Chattisgarh as ignored states and stereotypes 18:33 - Are tier 2 cities the future? 20:00 - Leaving stable careers after IIT to become content creators 25:50- the business of content creation 29:00 - brands being biased and other problems with content monetisation 34:12 - objectification of women in ads 38:00 - On finding Vipin via matrimonial website 40:00 - dating in iit, meet cute and failed expectations 43:28 - Founding her own wedding 45:23 - Could there be an equal relationships? 48:47 - why do women always rant? 50:20 - news has stopped surprising us 52:46 - need for women to be present everywhere 54:55 - relationship with sport and objectification fo women in sports 01:01:19 - women in politics 01:04:09 - on facing constant judgement 01:07:00 - women who exist are dominating 01:10:40 - beef with portrayal of romance in bollywood 01:22:56 - on finance 01:32:55 - on motherhood and restarting careers SOCIALS: 🎙️ The Girls Who Get It:   / thegirlswhogetitpod   👩‍🎤 Host Saumya:   / thesaumyaagarwal   ✨ Guest Bibhuti Bhushan:   / bibhuti_vipin   #FeminismInIndia #ArrangedMarriage #DatingApps #IndianSociety #WomenEmpowerment #BibhutiBhushan #TheGirlsWhoGetIt