Here's a breakdown of our beloved serials' most-used (read: abused) tropes.
I Thought I Was a ‘Woke’, Feminist Man. Then This Happened
#Woke men, including me, are all in for fighting sexual abuse, but take a back seat when it comes to dismantling the social structures that benefit us.
The Ghettoisation of Indian Education
The rich wouldn’t like it if their kids had to study in the same classroom as a poor man’s child. Fancy stuff is reserved for them, and no one …
Kashmiri Women Considered the Night Their Friend, Then Militancy Happened
When the night meant seclusion, people encouraged women to travel by moonlight. When it started to mean inclusion, that same darkness was declared unsafe.
Gender Is Fluid : Gender Education Needs To Be Reflective of its Inclusivity
Whether it is in our words or in our actions, we continue to perpetuate gender stereotypes.
What We Talk About When We Talk About ‘Intersectionality’
Broad, homogenous categories of 'man' and 'woman' are dissected to look at the varying identities they hide.
How Do I Define My Nationalism?
Gandhi's vision of nationalism is being replaced with Hitler's vision of Nazism, and as a secular spectator, this is disheartening at best.
What’s Happening in Our History Textbooks? Paper Is Becoming One With War
Contrary to popular belief, history isn't set in stone. In fact, it's especially susceptible to political manipulation.
‘A Fantastic Woman’ and the Foreign Language of Love
A Fantastic Woman feels like a lump in your throat. Like the misery of an early winter sunset even as you secretly anticipate snowfall.
This Short Film Shows Us How to React When a Child Gets Her First Period
Talking about periods can be awkward, but it doesn't have to be shameful.