“I was not a part of the protest. Yes, I was too passive only to stoke the rage of the active political kin Protesting Night and day, selfless. I was not a part of the protest at all! Yet the aura dauntless did haunt me with all its woeful cries and calls, shaming me […]
India, Bangladesh, and Illegal Migration: Finding a Balanced Recipe for Security and Humanitarian Responsibilities
“Good Fences make Great Neighbors.” In the geopolitical context, neighborhood plays a significant role in providing “Development” a holistic meaning. The partition of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947 saw the emergence of Pakistan as a new Islamic Republic. However, linguistic differences, superiority complex of the Leaders of Pakistan over their Eastern Bloc saw the liberation […]
Legislative Silence: Confronting the Barriers to a Law on Honour Crimes in India
Introduction The so- called honour crimes, deeply entrenched in India’s socio-cultural fabric, represent a brutal intersection of caste hierarchies, patriarchal norms, and societal control over individual autonomy. These crimes, which include acts like murder, assault, and harassment, are often carried out to protect family “honour” in response to perceived transgressions such as inter-caste or intra-gotra […]
Breathing Beyond Smog: The Social and Emotional Realities of Delhi’s Pollution Crisis
Breathing Beyond Smog: The Social and Emotional Realities of Delhi’s Pollution Crisis Air pollution in Delhi has turned out to be far beyond an environmental crisis. It represents a deep sociological phenomenon with dimensions that are physical, emotional, and cultural. Incidents of high pollution levels, even in the winter season, trigger a collective sense of […]
Caste Politics, Patriarchy, and the Legislative Void: Unpacking the different facets behind perpetration of So- Called Honour Crimes in India
In India, the concept of izzat (honour) carries immense significance, deeply ingrained in its socio-cultural fabric. This notion of honour is often tied to gender, caste, and familial relationships, with women’s bodies frequently perceived as the vessels of familial or communal pride. Men too, particularly those defying caste hierarchies through inter-caste or intra-gotra marriages, become […]
The Social Dynamics of Noise
Public events are vibrant celebrations of community, culture and expression, but how the loud noise of these gatherings is perceived is also an important aspect of these events. They bring people together and create excitement, but not for everyone. Some see it as lively and joyful, while others might find it noisy and disturbing. This […]
Beyond Violence: An analysis of Peggy Reeves’ study on Societies Without Rape
Peggy Reeves Sanday’s research on societies without rape offers profound insights into the complex interplay between culture, gender, and violence, fundamentally challenging prevailing assumptions about the inevitability of sexual violence. Her extensive ethnographic work categorizes societies into “rape-prone” and “rape-free,” revealing that rape is not a universal feature of human behaviour but rather a cultural […]
A Comprehensive Approach to Tame Food Inflation
Retail inflation rose to 5.49% (y-o-y basis) in the month of September on the account of elevated food prices according to the latest NSO data. Inflation in the food and beverages segment crossed the 8% mark after a 2-month lull sparking concerns regarding sticky food inflation and the overall impact it has on price stability. […]
Gig workers in India: The story of a relentless struggle
Amidst the busy lives in India millions of workers don’t go for the traditional jobs or are unwillingly compelled to for doing gig jobs. As gig economy surges forward, workers on platforms like Uber, Swiggy and many other such platforms are at the forefront. However, behind this convenience of instant deliveries and rides lies a […]
Ascriptive Identity Outweighs The Ability To Achieve
Introduction Identity is a social construct by which an individual identifies oneself and differentiates oneself from others. No individual can live without an identity. There are primarily two forms of identity ascriptive and achieved. Ascriptive identities are those which are determined by birth and is not based on individual choice and actions. Like caste, religion […]
