Human body, though complex, has a sufficiently sophisticated defence mechanism. Every opening in our body is guarded against pathogens and foreign substances to a large extent by the immune system. Our mouth has saliva as the first line of defence, earwax acts as a filter for ears, nose has mucus and cilia (commonly called nose …
Sexting: What is Sexting and its Consequences
Don’t try to run after reading the topic. I know it’s a sensitive topic to talk about but you should have knowledge of each and everything. Because a wise man once said, A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So let’s come to the point What is Sexting? By the name itself you can guess …
Going Braless: Is Not Wearing a Bra Good for You?
2020 was the year that forced most of us to stay in our homes. With millions of women being locked up in their houses to self-isolate, one common thing that women across the world welcomed was the opportunity to go braless. Women share a complicated relationship with bras. Most might agree that taking off your …
Medical Termination of Pregnancy: The Progressive Abortion Law
Many religions believe a child as the gift of God which makes abortion a hotly debated topic or rather a taboo issue. Some may argue that the foetus growing in the woman’s womb has the right to existence which outweighs the woman’s right to control her own body. However, the modern ideologies pose conflicts to …
Stop Sexual Harassment at Workplace
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 …