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Gender & Sexuality
How Latin American Feminists Shifted Global Understanding of Gender-based Violence
Latin American activists have made important contributions to the movement against gender-based violence. Their impact has been significant within global feminist movements.
No Need to ‘iel’: Why France Is So Angry About a Gender-Neutral Pronoun
No one is forcing people to use 'iel' with a gun to their head. But paradoxically, by making the pronoun the focus of attention, critics are inevitably making it more …
India’s Harnaaz Sandhu Brings Home Miss Universe Crown After 21 Years
The Chandigarh-based model, who is pursuing her master's degree in public administration, was crowned by her predecessor Andrea Meza of Mexico, who won the pageant in 2020.
My Body, a Language of Vulnerability
A poem on beauty standards set by society and the war many of us are forced to fight with ourselves on a daily basis.
Discussing the ‘Kanyadaan’ Ad With My Family
The latest Manyavar ad deviated from a conservative practice without renouncing the religion altogether. It made many just uncomfortable enough to start talking.
Pornographic or Polemical? The Forgotten Short Stories of Wajida Tabassum
Despite the popularity of her stories in her day, Wajida Tabassum was reviled and ultimately written off.