An expert explains how reproductive rights are changing globally.
Gender & Sexuality
‘My Gayness Won’t Make Your Child Gay, Uncle’
A poet from a middle-class family in a small town writes about the daily turmoils of being queer in a homophobic world.
Homosexuality and Africa: A Philosopher’s Perspective
Being gay in Africa can pose culturally specific challenges which the dominant, heterosexual culture may find difficult to accept.
Roe v Wade: Men Benefit From Abortion Rights Too – And Should Speak About Them More
In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v Wade, it’s worth remembering that a man can benefit from the right to abortion many more times over …
In Photos | God’s Wife, Every Man’s Woman: The Lives of ‘Joginis’ in South India
In 1988, the Government of India banned this practice of sexual slavery. However, it is still prevalent in some parts of the country.
The Sordid State of Menstrual and Postpartum Health of Kashmiri Tribal Women
From reusing menstrual cloth, to other taboos attached to the menstrual cycle among tribal communities, many women in Kashmir suffer from a lack of healthcare knowledge.
As Bulli Bai Creators Get Bail, The Risks of Normalising Violence Against Women
When actions such as these go unpunished, it emboldens others and helps them achieve certain notoriety and improved status in their extremist social media circles.