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Gender Lens In The Media: Why Representation Is Important

By Rupam Mishra 21st September, 2020

The media is the fourth pillar of democracy and as an industry, it has the soft power to bring out radical changes in society. The portrayal of var...

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A Culture Of Misogyny Where Survivors Ask Themselves: ‘Am I Overreacting?’

By Ishika Mukherjee (She/Her) 21st September, 2020

I can drink, laugh, talk about sex, have sex and it would never be okay for anyone to harass, touch me without consent or make jokes about objectif...

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How Dress Codes Enforce Patriarchy And The Gender Binary

By Naina Lalchandani (She/Her) 15th September, 2020

Gender-roles and patriarchy have trickled down into all parts of society, and they guide our thoughts and actions in ways that we ourselves donR...

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The Case Of Sexist Anticipatory Bail Rejection And Body Politics

By Ann Clara Tomy 14th September, 2020

The Kerala High Court on July 24th had issued an order rejecting the anticipatory bail application submitted by a Ms. Fatima A.S against whom an FI...

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A Brief Escape from the Male Gaze: My Experience at a Women’s College

By Ananya Garg 12th September, 2020

The ability to exist freely in public spaces regardless of one’s gender is a privilege not many can afford. While this fact may not come as a shock...

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Women On Wheels: The Cycling Revolution By The Women of Pudukkottai

By Shrutija Saxena (She/Her) 9th September, 2020

My gender was assigned but my struggles were mine to carry alone and so were the revolutions I would be or not be a part of. I did not know that my...

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Rhetorical Question – What Decides A Woman’s Attractiveness?

By Samarpreet Kaur (She/Her) 8th September, 2020

In Asia, thinness was once considered to be a symbol of deprivation and malnutrition. It started to change in the late 19th century. However, radic...

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Menstruation Stigma And The Importance Of Cultural Representation

By Shatakshi Jaiswal (She/Her) 8th September, 2020

Menstruation stigma and its various beliefs, practices and attitudes are at some point negatively impacting women’s autonomy, emotional stabi...

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The Tales Of Whataboutery: Quit Changing The Topic Please!

By Arundhati Agomacharyya 7th September, 2020

“What about men who get raped or abused?” “Why do we need the reservation system when we are way past the caste system?” As an individual, especial...

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Feminist Song Listicle For Any Day Of The Week – Part 3

By Ujwal Mohanty 7th September, 2020

Music can be called the official language for everyone. The songs and the lyrics are some things which bring everyone together. Listening to your f...