Navigating Career and Motherhood democraticnaari democratic naari
Parenting

How to balance Career Progression and Motherhood

My message is simple: we need a 21st century mentality for women’s economic participation. We need to flush away the flotsam of ingrained gender inequality Christine Lagarde Society places more responsibility on the mother’s shoulders in the upbringing of a child. Despite an upward trend in women seeking higher education, jobs and financial independence most of …

Porn Stars are like Other Professionals democratic naari democraticnaari
Break Stereotypes Social Issue

Porn Stars are like Other Professionals

“Mia Khalifa, a famous porn star received death threats after being ranked the site’s top adult actress.” The pornography industry is one of the industries which makes a huge profit. It generates around 12 billion dollars in annual revenue. The purpose of porn is to entertain and arouse its viewers. Like any other industry, the …

FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION democraticnaari democratic naari
Health Social Issue

Female Genital Mutilation: Violation against a Woman’s Body

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) means the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non medical reasons. It has been estimated by WHO that FGM has no health benefits for girls and women. In fact FGM can further cause bleeding and problems related to urinating, cysts, infections etc. It can also cause problems during …

Early Pregnancy democratic naari democraticnaari
Health

Early Pregnancy: All you need to know about its signs!

People have this misconception nowadays that a missed period is the sole sign that a woman is pregnant. While there are numerous other symptoms that you are unaware of. From sore breasts to morning sickness to mood swings, it happens with every woman in a different manner and with each pregnancy. Here you will find …

Things You need to know about sexual consent democratic naari
Health & Relationships

Things You need to know about Sexual Consent

“The word “NO” is a sentence in itself. It doesn’t require any kind of explanation; each and every gender should realize the value of “NO”. It doesn’t matter if the person saying this, is an acquaintance, girlfriend, sex worker or your own wife.” This very known dialogue from the movie Pink speaks volumes and is …

When is the right time to have your first sex democraticnaari democratic naari
Sex Education

When is the right time to have your first sex?

Many teenagers are anxious about their first time. The hush hush among teenage girls and boys when talking about sex has always been the hot topic especially when in high school. Though, however hot the topic is precautions are very important when it comes to sex. It is vital to know about sex before actually …

Sex Work is Work democraticnaari democratic naari
Break Stereotypes Social Issue

Sex work is work

Sex work also called as ‘Prostitution’ is practised by women, trans-genders and queers. Sex workers are recognised as informal workers under the category ‘women at work’. In India, prostitution is not legalised but organised sex work is allowed. According to the Immoral Traffic (Suppression) Act, prostitutes can practise their trade privately but cannot legally solicit …

The Art of Being a Single Parent democraticnaari democratic naari
Break Stereotypes Parenting Social Issue

The Art of Being a Single Parent

We live in a society that tends to be more concerned about what’s going on in the other person’s life rather than their own. Our society thrives on gossip, judgements, and giving each other unsolicited advice. Unfortunately, this only tends to increase as we get older. For whatever reason, relationships have always been treated as …

couples tend to stay together in unhappy marriages democratic naari
Health & Relationships

Why couples tend to stay together in unhappy marriages

Why would a couple choose to stay in an unhappy marriage? Well, marriages in India are a one-time traditional commitment between two people as Indians have strong beliefs when it comes to cultures, traditions, and values. There are several factors that prevent couples to separate even when they are in unhappy marriages.  Moreover, India is …