Embracing left-handers challenges and innovations in India's niche market
Updated On: 15 August, 2023 12:46 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
On International Left-Handers Day, individuals share their stories of navigating a world designed for right-handers while entrepreneurs strive to create tailored solutions
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Every year, August 13 is observed as International Left Hander’s Day to celebrate the uniqueness of left-handed people. Photo Courtesy: Mid-day file pic
Brinda Mehta, a city-based publicist, grew up facing an array of challenges due to her left-handedness. Despite initially being ambidextrous, her school teachers pressured her to choose one hand, leading her to become a left-handed individual. However, this was just the beginning of her challenges. She recalls, "Coming from a Gujarati family, my grandparents and parents wanted me to use my right hand. Yet, I ended up as a lefty. Whenever I dined out, my family and friends would ensure I sat on a specific side of the table to avoid elbow collisions while eating." The prevalence of right-handed equipment in schools added to her difficulties.
Mehta`s experience is shared by countless left-handed individuals worldwide who find themselves grappling with a right-handed-oriented world that often overlooks inclusivity in civic, educational, and domestic settings. Each year, International Left-Handers Day on August 13 celebrates the distinctiveness of left-handed individuals. Approximately 10 per cent of the global population is left-handed, leaving the majority as right-handers. For those who are left-handed or know lefties, it`s evident how they struggle with tools and services designed primarily for right-handed users, such as scissors, doorknobs, sharpeners, and work desks. This often leads to ridicule for being left-handed.
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