Let me begin this article by identifying myself as an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. An ally is a person who identifies as a cisgender and heterosexual individual but believes in the cause of the queer community. But this also explains that I have some particular rights, sanctioned to me just because I am a […]
Representation of the Dalit community within movies and popular culture in India
Caste Dynamics in Indian Cinema Cinema, as a cultural phenomenon, exhibits an exceptional diversity in expression and serves as a form of mass entertainment. It acts as a reflection of societal norms, structures, and values, and mirrors the culture it originates from. In the context of Indian society, where caste plays a pivotal role, its […]
FROM CIVIL TO LEGAL ISSUES: CITIZENSHIP OF ERSTWHILE ENCLAVE DWELLERS
“We fail to understand how a person could be registered for the purpose of issuance of a voter card before he could become a citizen of this country” Calcutta High Court in the case of Banglar Manabadhikar Suraksha Mancha and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors Introduction: Enclaves, also known as chmohol, refer to […]
Hatred for Love: The Prevalent Practice of ‘Honour Killings’ in India
Love is a possibility that we all strive towards. Love is personal, love is political. But love is not perceived to be a personal act in the patriarchal society where other factors like a person’s class, caste, religion, and gender weigh in. Suddenly, it becomes everybody’s business. According to some ‘progressive’ family members, a love […]
