Tag: GENDER
Transgender Rights Bill and the Question of Societal Inclusion
While the new version of the bill is certainly an improvement, will it prove a sufficient equaliser?
Feminism Needs Critical Engagement, and We Lack the Patience for It
The author reflects on the contemporary feminist discourse and brings to light some of his own dilemmas on such a debate.
Caterpillar to Butterfly: Growing Up with My Transgender Child
Raising a transgender child is like discovering new roads to a treasure every day. There are hardships and pain that wait to be unfolded likewise there is an immense sense of happiness that waits to be discovered.
‘The Women’s Courtyard’: Gender, Violence and Politics through the Eyes of Women
BOOK REVIEW/Khadija Mastur’s Urdu novel ‘ The Women’s Courtyard’ offers a glimpse into the complex world of femininity, tradition and politics in the backdrop of the Partition.
Women from Indian Grassroots Strive for Menstrual Health Awareness
SOCIETY / The taboos centered on women’s menstruation in traditional Indian homes ranged from being denied entry into temples, dietary and mobility restrictions to being considered impure.
Botswana High Court Delays Judgment on Decriminalising Same Sex Relations
Botswana high court has delayed to release their judgment on decriminalising same sex relations. The high court has made the decision pending till June this year.
Understanding the Significance of Women’s Day beyond the Logic of the Market
GENDER / Wedded to the globalized market economy, the culture industry has evidently evoked sentiments and crafted equivalent activities, skillfully evading the actual essence of the day and limiting the meanings of such historical events.
Women’s Day / Women are winning over the World despite the Odds
Women’s Day/ As we commemorate Women’s Day and salute the strong spirit of women across the world, we share a few positive stories from all around the world.
Cinema on Women is not Just Women’s Cinema
Films are a medium of immense possibility given their potential to depict narratives and characters with a sincerity that touches people’s lives. The emergence of films about women’s issues marks a remarkable turn from films that were centered on male protagonists alone but will this trend result in societal transformation if it is seen and appreciated only by women?
Dr. Reetamoni Das
