My grandmother worships her brother to this date because, according to her, he gave her a home which was not abusive. Not loving or supportive, just 'not abusive'.
Tag: women
Who Are the Weak Ones?
A poem on the misplaced perception that women are the 'weaker sex'.
How Serious Is Europe About Ending Violence Against Women?
A group of European countries signed a treaty 10 years ago aimed at ending violence against women — and dozens more have joined. A decade on, what's been achieved …
‘Wonder Woman Campaign’: An Initiative to Highlight Women’s Mental Health
'Through this campaign, we aim to understand the kind of challenges women face and provide them with a safe platform wherein they can celebrate their achievements and share their …
Women Used to Dominate the Beer Industry – Until the Witch Accusations Started Pouring in
Much of the iconography we associate with witches, from the pointy hat to the cauldron, originated from women working as master brewers.
Why Weren’t There Any Great Women Artists? In Gratitude to Linda Nochlin
Fifty years ago, Linda Nochlin's essay 'Why have there been no great women artists?' was published. It would change how we see art and its institutions, and still reverberates …
Three Women: Stories of Indian Trafficked Brides
Men and women operate as brokers, agents or suppliers, to facilitate marriages with brides in other states. In many cases, young women are often tricked, manipulated, abducted or coerced …
The History of ‘WAP’ Goes Way Back
Feminists have been employing genital poetics since the Middle Ages.
Work in Progress
'A battle over, is only the beginning of yet another for her.'