Protesting women are not powerless. On the contrary, they are so powerful that angry, intolerant men often resort to desperate lies to discredit their efforts.
Tag: patriarchy
Women Against CAA, NRC: Breaking the Patriarchy From Within
To the women fighting oppressive regimes – both in their internal and external worlds – know that we are here and we see you.
A Not So Rapturous Rape Discourse
To decolonise the body of a woman, we must all start unlearning the fundamentals of patriarchy.
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.
How an Internship Changed Everything for Me
My internship involved travelling to rural Dausa and creating awareness about higher education for women in the constituency.
The Story of Two Dead Women Who Taught Me to How to Dance
My great-grandmothers tell me that the struggle to find my own happiness is no less heroic than tales of women who fought wars or went to space.
The Great ‘Bro-liferation’: Should Women Be Calling Each Other ‘Bro’?
For us who have toiled to unlearn our silence and survive our self-hatred, is it fair that that we weave ourselves into a narrative of more exclusion?
Relationship Anarchy: Imagine a Life Without Heartbreak
Relationship anarchy means that traditional romantic love is not automatically placed at the top of a hierarchy of ‘lesser’ relationships.
The Sabrimala Judgment Shows Us a Way to Make Religion More Inclusive
In the words of Justice Chandrachud, the constitution cannot be used as an “instrument for the perpetuation of patriarchy.”
Dear Amitabh Bachchan, It’s Time to Be the Change You Want to See in Others
Amitabh Bachchan isn't just an actor, he's a cultural icon for millions of Indians – and he owes us more than this.