Sexual misconduct at the workplace started to dominate the news due to the Me Too movement’s emergence. The Me Too movement is a historic global movement that started out as a Hollywood sex scandal. Once the industry’s biggest names were called out openly for their actions, it gave the rest of the public courage and …
Body Image Positivity: What is it, and how can I improve it?
What size are you in? Oh! The plus size? I’m in xs you know. Come-on you can’t wear crop-tops, they don’t fit you. Bodycons are not for you babe! Yeah and you guessed it right. I’m talking about body imaging. This is what we usually hear from friends, family, but let me introduce you’ll to …
India: Women’s Reservation Bill
Every time a renewed discussion about the women’s reservation bill possibly being tabled at the parliament occurs, there is always talk that it would be a game-changer in women empowerment. Conveniently all spokesperson of most parties discusses the importance of such a bill with a vigour that rivals most other policies. We might be at …
Child Sexual Abuse
Almost 53% of children are sexually abused in India every year. The person who is abusive might be the kid’s teacher, classmate, close relative, father, friend or any stranger. Since so many youngsters are not aware of the issue, they won’t help a girl even if the incidents are taking place in their vicinity. You …
THE GREAT INDIAN KITCHEN: A Reality Check about Present-Day Patriarchy
The Great Indian Kitchen, a recent Malayalam film, is being critically praised for its scathing portrayal of the reality of women doing household work. It’s making waves for its silent critique about the endless toil of a woman and the unknowing cruelty of man. The title is neither an ode to Indian food nor its …
Women in Politics in 21st Century
It’s 2021, and we can see women holding prominent positions of power throughout the global political scene. We have come leaps and bounds in terms of women’s representation in just a decades comparison. However, the reality is that equal opportunity for both genders is far from the truth. For instance, the USA is a front-runner …
Say NO to Child Marriage
Parents even now and not only in India also in different parts of the world push their kids into a marriage at very young age. Parents think that it’s safe for their daughter to get married and they try to get rid of all the responsibilities of a girl child. Even before knowing the meaning …
Inequality at Household – Gender Inequality from Our Own People
We generally talk about inequality at work place and when it comes to remuneration and education and so many other aspects. What about inequality at our own house based on gender? What about the situation when you are not treated equally by your own parents, siblings and husband? There are boundaries and options set for …
Marital Rape: A Non-Criminalised Crime in India
Rape is a heinous act which is performed with a girl or a boy, but what if the husband rapes his wife? Who will protect her? Marriage is supposed to be a bond between two individuals who are in love and care for each other and respect each other and not think another person as …
Vaginal Health – Let’s Burst Myths
In society, calling out the name “vagina” is not accepted by so many people as if it does not exist. Because of that, there are lot of myths associated with vaginal health and people believe that those are the actual facts and act on it. Let’s burst some of the myths which are believed by …