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Tag: gender
Towards a New Civil Society
Indian civil society must stop buying the divisive agenda peddled by right-wing propaganda outlets and join hands to fight the hate.
From ‘Ghoonghats’ to Suits: Why the Indian Railways Need to Think Beyond Gender Binaries
Pictograms and signages, especially those relating to gender, are not mere visuals but serve to visibilise or invisibilise populations and contribute to a society’s understanding of gender.
‘Man Tried to Molest Me; Officers, TTE Remained Silent’: How Indian Railways Ignores Women’s Safety
At Agra station, the TTE who bore witness to the incident and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer to whom I complained remained silent.
Back to Basics: What Does Gender Equality Mean?
Esha Bahal got to step into the shoes of the British high commissioner for a day thanks to this video on gender equality.
My Ceiling is Not Your Son’s Playground
A poem about the different expectations we keep for girls and boys in the same family.
Why I’m No Longer Scared to Be a ‘Bad Feminist’
It's funny how women are automatically called headstrong and adamant when they choose to talk about the elephant in the room and take a stand.
India and Pakistan Need to Move Beyond Symbolism When it Comes to Trans Rights
The countries may have taken giant leaps in granting electoral rights to the trans community, but visibility and just representation are a long way ahead.
I Don’t Feel Safe in My Own Country Anymore
I just want to be able to take the last metro without having to worry about that ten-minute auto ride home.
Why Do Women Wear Makeup Despite Knowing It’s a Scam? Game Theory Has an Answer
As women, we often hear people tell us things like ‘Women set unrealistically high standards of beauty for themselves!’ or ‘No one’s forcing you to pander to those standards.’ …