There has been a long-standing debate that how heinous crimes like murder, rape, sexual molestation, felonious assault, etc could be withheld and prevented to form an illusionary crime-free society. The proponents of a crime-free society keep on proposing countless precautionary as well as preventive measures on the subject in discussion. For instance, Pakistan has been […]
Caste and Class: Dalit expression through Modern art
Art is an industry that thrives on cultural capital, resources, contacts, and so on. It is widely held that to pursue an art career, one must be extremely wealthy, as it may not pay well; hence, considering art as more than a recreational activity has always been an act of resistance and persistence for Dalit […]
The Exploitative Links Between Fast Fashion and Banana Republics
Understand Banana Republics and Fast Fashion According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a “banana republic” is “a small dependent country usually of the tropics; especially: one run despotically”. A banana republic typically has an unstable government, which is frequently brought on by the widespread misconduct among public servants. These regimes might oppress their citizens and be […]
Relief Denied: The Impact of Caste Identity on Dalits during Disasters
Disasters occur unpredictably, causing chaos and desolation amongst societies globally. Nevertheless, not everyone is affected uniformly. Disadvantaged communities, like Dalits and other lower castes communities in India, have to face a much harsher impact of the disaster’s aftermath. These at-risk communities deal with significant barriers when attempting to obtain disaster support and there are multiple […]
Mediated Resistance in Neoliberal Bengaluru: Making meaning of changing cultures of Dissent
In popular memory and culture, the city of Bengaluru is projected as the face of the neoliberal development of India post the open economy reforms of 1991. Benjamin (2010) writes how the city holds a unique place in the imaginations of people desiring a modern and revived India. Along varying ideological lines, the traditional narrative […]
Understanding the Intersections of Caste, Religion, and Marginalisation: A Case Study of Dalit Christians in India
The Caste System & the Scheduled Castes Within the Indian subcontinent, the caste system is a complex social framework that establishes social stratification and enforces social limitations. It is symbolised by a hierarchy that divides society into multiple tiers based on birth and has historically been connected to particular professions and social responsibilities. According to […]
Expanding Rights: A Landmark Verdict Recognizes Homemakers’ Contribution in India
In a groundbreaking decision, the Madras High Court in Tamil Nadu, India, recently passed a verdict that acknowledges the significant role and contribution of homemakers to their husband’s income and property. This landmark ruling by Justice Krishnan Ramasamy has been warmly welcomed by women’s rights advocates, who believe it represents a positive step towards recognizing […]
Embracing Inclusivity: The Power of Gender-Neutral Language
Language is a powerful tool that shapes our perception of the world and reflects our attitudes towards others. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of using gender-neutral language to promote inclusivity and challenge traditional gender stereotypes. The recent revision of the definitions of “man” and “woman” by the Cambridge […]
Women of Folk : the Unsung Complexities of Feminist Agency in Rural India
In a BBC article titled “Women lead Indian families as men migrate,” Usha Devi, one of these women, states, “Identity is not a small thing.” Understandably, for someone that belongs to a group that has continually been subordinated to their hierarchical superiors and has had to define themselves according to the rules of the Other, […]
Explaining the question of hijab as a mandate or a choice? The anti-hijab protests in Iran
Over the years, the female body and the contentions around gender have been idealised, politicised, theologized, and used as a mechanism for social control. The capacity to govern one’s body is equivalent to being able to control one’s life. Over the years, political regimes have created contested meaning around women’s bodies and used it as […]
