While it is heartening to see a growing number of women use their birth names or hyphenated surnames, we have a long way to go.
9/11 Impact: American Muslims Are at High Risk of Suicide
20 years on, the links between Islamophobia and suicide remain unexplored.
Nusrat Jahan: How the MP and Actor Has Resisted ‘Who’s the Daddy’ Gender Politics
When Jahan resisted answering questions about who the father of her child is, she stood up for herself. Moreover, she denied the patriarchy its entitled chance to character assassinate …
Hindi Day: A Departmental Affair
'There is surely a lot of noise to declare with din and clamour Hindi as the queen of languages, but hardly any endeavour to rescue it from ravages.'
How ‘Sissy Men’ Became the Latest Front in China’s Campaign Against Big Tech
On September 2, 2021, government regulators banned the appearance of effeminate men on both television and video streaming sites.
Review: In ‘Bhoot Police’, Indian Ghostbusters Try and Unravel Paranormal Mysteries
It’s not consistently hilarious at the start, or at any point, but its pleasant silliness – especially in political digs – keeps the story afloat.
Wikipedia Editing: The Women Who Appear in Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy’ Are Finally Getting Their Due
One citation at a time, a professor and her students are crafting a more complete picture of Dante’s women.
Stings of Insects
A poem reflecting the disillusionment of young girls and women as they grow up and begin to explore society.
The ‘C’ in Clubhouse Stands For Casteism
In a world that keeps questioning your existence, you get tired of seeking space for yourself. You shrink yourself in a room that is entirely yours.