[responsivevoice_button] The Problem “I didn’t know Beatrice Elachi was this empty. On behalf of the Luhya Community, we disown her,” lamented Otwoma the Brand via X. As much as I would love to dwell on the fact that this post has been up for close to two years, the sentiment directed at Dagoretti North Member […]
The Hidden Heroes of Kumartuli: Women Idol Makers and Their Struggles
Kumartuli is a colourful neighbourhood in Kolkata, famous for its stunning idols, especially during the grand celebration of Durga Puja. The artisans here create beautiful representations of various deities, pouring their skill and creativity into each piece. However, the stories of the women who work tirelessly behind these idols often go unnoticed. While they play […]
The Unfinished Symphony of Gender Equality: A Global Imperative
Picture a world where everyone, regardless of gender, has equal opportunities to thrive. This is the vision of gender equality—an essential human right and a cornerstone of just and prosperous societies. Yet, despite significant progress, the journey towards true gender equality remains fraught with challenges. As we strive for a more equitable future, it is […]
How gender stereotypes hinder our potential as women
The understanding of a “gender stereotype” Gender stereotypes are defined as “a set of characteristics and traits that are automatically and rigidly attributed to members of the categories girls and boys”. They influence our thoughts, judgments, expectations and attitudes, and are more perceptible in mixed than in non-mixed environments. More specifically, gender stereotypes refer to […]
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, […]
India’s labor market and gender divide: Has the pandemic affected it?
Labor market in India has long suffered from the problem of glaring gender divide. In this blog the author explores whether the ongoing pandemic has widened this divide further? Let’s find out. The worst of the Covid-19 pandemic likely still lingers in our not-so distant memories. The pandemic came into our lives as a sudden […]
Menstruation the dirty word: Can talking about it within households improve the condition?
Are Indian family WhatsApp Groups promoting salient misogyny? This post is written by Sanjana Choudhury, a student of Media Studies in Delhi University. The history of how sanitary pads came into being dates long back in time when pads were silent coupons. Like every other thing essential to life and sustenance, pads too were created […]
Sex workers in India: A curious case of legality and morality
Religious extremism in India: Hereto and the aftermath This blog has been written by Ramsha Hashmi of Tamil Nadu National Law University, India. Ramsha is a researcher and a prolific blogger who focusses on various gender and social issues. Did you enjoy watching Sanjay Lela Bhansali’s critically acclaimed move “Gangubai Kathiawadi” which depicted the triumphant […]
Gender violence and pandemic: An alarming match made in India!
Are Indian family WhatsApp Groups promoting salient misogyny? This blog is written by Taqdees Fatima, a student of Ambedkar University, New Delhi. Taqdees frequently writes on issues such as gender violence, women studies amongst others. Thomson Reuters released a report in 2018, that categorised India as the most dangerous country for women. The report received […]
The Defeat of Choice: Reflections on the abortion laws
This post is written by Bilal Khan, a student at Christ University, Bengaluru. In today’s cosmopolitan world, it is almost impossible to not register even slight changes in other countries. But the Supreme Court of the USA’s decision was anything but unnoticeable. On 24 June 2022 Roe Vs Wade ruling was overruled. But what does […]
