Tag: WOMAN
Thappad is a Crucial Film and An Ode to Women who Refuse to Bow...
Anubhav Sinha’s Thappad is an important film that will compel every woman and man to redefine themselves and question the damaging implications of patriarchy. It is a commentary on our socio-cultural orientation to domestic violence and a tribute to the unfathomable spirit of some women who have chosen to reclaim themselves despite the odds.
With Rampant Rape, is India the Worst Country for Women?
A unaddressed misogynistic societal attitude underpins the culture of rape in India.
Can we Counter the Culture of Rape by Castrating or Lynching Rapists?
The extra-judicial killing of the accused in the brutal rape and murder of Hyderabad vet, raises more questions than one.
Unnao Rape Victim Dies, UP CM Yogi Adityanath Promises Speedy Justice
Unnao rape victim’s death puts humanity to shame and shows our collective decadence as a society.
Speedy Justice or Extra-Judicial Killing: the Debate over Police Encounter of Accused in Hyderabad...
All the four accused in the rape and murder of veterinary doctor in Telangana have been killed in a police encounter.
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.
Political hashtags like #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter make people less likely to believe the news
First popularized by Twitter in 2009, the use of hashtags has become widespread. Nearly anything political with the intent of attracting a wide audience is now branded with a catchy hashtag.
How Many More Nirbhayas Do We Need Before We Prioritise Women’s Safety?
The young doctor’s rape and murder in Hyderabad is a reminder that women’s safety isn’t the state’s priority.