Gender bias is crippling our social fabric and devaluing every one of us. It’s not only an issue of human rights, but it is a huge waste of the world’s human potential. If we are denying equal rights for women, we deny half our population a chance to live life to its fullest. It’s overt …
Struggles of Trans Women
We’ve all heard about trans women and their struggles with trying to fit in our society. They’ve always felt unwelcome and perceived to be unusual which may not make sense to most of us but that does not change it. We have all talked about these topics and want change but have never done anything …
Why Sexual Health is a Question…
Sex education is the information about sex, sexuality, and connections, along with abilities working to assist youngsters with imparting and settle on educated choices in regards to sex and their sexual wellbeing. Sex schooling should happen from the beginning of grade levels, with information which is appropriate for student’s development and cultural foundation. It should …
9 Ways to keep your breasts healthy and avoid breast cancer
Breasts are an essential part of the body. Like any other body parts, our breasts too necessitate proper care and diet. Young girls are concerned about their breasts, they are often fretful if they have “normal” breasts or not. ( https://www.webmd.com/women/normal-vs-abnormal-breasts ) Most women are anxious about the lumps which appear generally during menstruation period …
Sports… is not for women
Sports involves physical fitness, dedication, training sessions and many more tedious activities. Female participation in sports has improved since the 20th century and a lot of changes have been brought in for the betterment of women. The top states where participation in sports is the highest are the southern states of Tamil Nadu (54%), Maharashtra …
Breast Shaming has got to Stop
Shaming. People seem to find pleasure in shaming others. Terms such as slut-shaming and body-shaming have become so common that we are at the point of ignoring them. But have you ever thought about why people find such pleasure in shaming others? Perhaps the answer lies in the old saying that goes something like this: …
Breastfeeding in the Workplaces should be Normalised
Breastfeeding rate has been decreasing since the women employment has increased, as women don’t find a supportive work environment Motherhood is described as an admirable and enjoyable journey of one’s life. But when it comes to providing a supportive and non-ignorant environment towards working moms, there’s no consent. One of the main barriers women face …
Why teenagers need to learn about safe sex?
Sex in India is considered a taboo, the society is afraid to talk these things out with their children. Seeming as a cultural or social prohibition act, people walk towards the internet for sex education but somehow reach – Porn sites. Safe Sex and sex education is crucial for this generation so as to educate …
Much Required and Long Overdue: A Woman Chief Justice of India
With the recent retirement of Justice R Bhanumathi and Justice Indu Malhotra, one can explicitly hear robust voices from the Supreme Court’s (SC) corridor bolstering the appointment of more women judges to the Supreme Court of India. The words of several socio-political leaders are “the 21st century is the century of women empowerment.” Fewer effects …
How First Mom’s Club helped mothers connect across the globe
Being a mother is the beautiful feeling in this world but it comes with a lot responsibility as the new born full depends on the mother for his/her survival. Sleepless nights, physical pain, mental stress and what not goes into while embracing motherhood. Its a beautiful gift for a woman to ever have received. In …