We are raised to be 'paraya dhan' and are told that if we make mistakes, or are seen to exercise agency, it could damage our chances for the future.
Tag: sexism
Another Boys Locker Room? How ‘Harmless Banter’ Led to a Google Drive Full of Nudes at Kolkata
An abuser is neither an anomaly in the system, nor an outlier. They're just men who were reassured that the system would always let them get away with anything.
The #MeTwo Movement: Notes on (Cyber) Crime, Mental Well-Being and PTSD in 2020
What is the solution to behaviour like the 'Bois Locker Room'? Is it predatory, or is it just bad parenting? Who do I hold accountable?
The Faulty Narrative of the ‘Good Girl’
Every day, women are victims and warriors in this constant battle of sexism, patriarchy and misogyny.
Inside The Toxic Media Culture Of A Casteist, Islamophobic Local Daily
Say ‘hi’ to the local dailies bringing you 15-pages of propaganda each morning.
The Complicated Truth About Separating the Personal From the Political
The conflict between a woman's personal beliefs and those of her family.
Why Does UP CM Adityanath Discredit Women Protesters?
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.
Stealthing: The Reprehensible Practice of Tossing Consent out of the Window
Stealthing, or non-consensual condom removal, is male-entitlement. Stealthing is deception. Stealthing is non-consensual. Stealthing is an abuse of boundaries. Stealthing is rape. Period.
Have Your Cake, But Do Not Eat it – Feminism and Indian Society
It's up to us to create a new culture where we don't have to fight just to be ourselves. Where individuality is welcomed and our identity does not stem …
Why Do Women Always Serve Guests While Men Relax?
These subtle forms of everyday sexism are linked to poorer mental health of women.