Karnataka : Dalit minor allegedly gang-raped multiple times, Rajasthan: Dalit family attacked, women beaten in Alwar, Uttar Pradesh: Dalit youth thrashed for touching food at wedding, Tamil Nadu: Six Dalit students allegedly made to clean toilet in government school by headmistress, Lakhimpur Kheri: Bodies of two Dalit sisters found hanging from a tree, Karnataka: ‘cow […]
Lives and representations of Chinese women: What changed in the 20th century?
In 20th century China, women’s lives changed greatly. On the surface, they were given access to a much higher degree of personal autonomy and rights, as well as a more “positive” portrayal in the media. This is a drastic departure from women’s lives in pre-20th century China, when women were socially and legally subsumed into […]
Body Image and Advertising: Shaping Perceptions
In the vast tapestry of human existence, perception is a multifaceted prism through which we view the world. What we consider normal or abnormal, desirable or undesirable, often hinges on how our senses interact with the signs and symbols presented to us. As a result, the way we perceive our own bodies is profoundly influenced […]
The Same-Sex Marriage Verdict: A Call for Social Reform
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 […]
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 […]
The Curious Case of ‘Institutional Murders’ in Indian Higher Education System
“Know that I am happy dead than being alive.” The reiteration of these lines from Rohith Vemula’s searing letter is an attempt at unveiling the dark reality of our society and its manifestation in educational institutions. It clearly highlights how caste acts as a barrier to obtaining quality education and even the top-ranked institutions set […]
Pruning the Peripheries: The Human Cost of G20 Beautification Drive
‘Beautification work is in progress, Apologies for the inconvenience caused.’ The authorities seem to have taken this sign way too seriously during the G20 summit. In the recent months the country has witnessed an extravagant showcase of preparations in lieu of hosting the G20 summit. By taking over the presidency this year, India has hosted […]
Academic Integrity and Freedom: The Core of Academic Institutions
Academic integrity is a question of truthful and responsible scholarship, according to Ashoka University, which calls itself the nation’s top liberal arts and sciences institution. Additionally, it says that in order to retain academic integrity, one must “create and express one’s own ideas in coursework” and “accurately report results when conducting one’s own research,” among […]
Partition Enquiries | Your Voice Magazine Volume 2 | Issue 3 Call for Papers
History of Partitions: The Agony and The Ecstacy With Partition Enquiries being the theme for latest edition of our Your Voice Magazine, the history and role of partitions in shaping our present deserves special attention. The tapestry of human history is woven with threads of triumphs and tribulations, where the importance of historical partitions emerges […]
