Tag: GENDER
World Records Rise in Domestic Violence Cases with Coronavirus Lockdown
The lockdown means that women are forced to constantly live with their abusers day and night. The global rise in domestic violence is certainly a cause of concern.
Countering the Culture of Oppression and Violence Against Women
Violence against women has been rapidly growing over the years, how can we build a society which is safe and nurturing towards its womenfolk?
Russia’s Regressive Stand on Gay Marriage Could Make Him Unpopular
Vladimir Putin is amending the Russian constitution and seeks a constitutional ban on gay marriage within the country.
SC Orders Women Army Officer’s Access to Command Roles
The Supreme Court had ordered that women officers will now be eligible for Command roles in the army.
The Gargi College Episode: Rethinking College Festivities, Brute Display of Masculinity and an Anti-Women...
A month after the attacks on JNU campus, Gargi college under Delhi University witnessed harrowing incidents of mass molestation on February 6, 2020.
No Country for Women: NCRB 2018 Data Reveal Increasing Crime against Women
NCRB released its latest data set, pointing towards growing violence against women in India.
How toys became gendered – and why it’ll take more than a gender-neutral doll...
A 2017 study showed that more than three-quarters of those surveyed said it was a good thing for parents to encourage young girls to play with toys or do activities “associated with the opposite gender.” The share rises to 80% for women and millennials.
Climate crisis could reverse progress in achieving gender equality
Longstanding gender inequality means that within regions of the world that are particularly vulnerable to climate change, women are likely to suffer more than men.
Normalising Violence Against Women: How Many More Priyanka Reddys Do We Need?
Violence against women has become a common occurrence in our society, but nothing much can change unless we alter our consciousness.
Why is the Transgender Community Fighting Against the Government’s Transgender Persons Bill?
The Parliament has passed a Bill claiming to protect the rights of the transgender community, but will it succeed?