Karwa Chauth

My mom is fasting today, click here to learn why, but basically, she is fasting for the long life of my dad. The reason I am blogging about it, is because I am curious to know how many people think it's okay to fast for such a purpose. I remember some people sharing views of not fasting unless the guy fasts as well, or not fasting at all out of protest of such a sexist festival. Interesting how religion still has a large role in what are cultural norms, as more people become spiritual, I wonder what the norms will be.