Puratchi Thalaivi Jayaram Jayalalithaa in Tamil Nadu
Powerful leadership of Jayalalithaa in Tamilnadu focuses on women empowered participation in politics.
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Women’s Reservation System in Bangladesh: A Review of On Ground Policy
Political Representation is integral to bring structural changes in the way the society is governed. Opportunities to women in politics promotes gender equality and makes way for more just and equal society based on policies and practices that cater to the needs of underprivileged women.
The internet has spoken
It is puzzling how many people do not consider the interactions that take place on the Internet and Social Media to be real and as having an effect on how the society functions.
Misogyny and sexism in Pattinathar’s poetry
Pattinathar’s poetry reflects the social order of his time, just like the songs in contemporary movies which objectify a woman’s body, exemplifying male entitlement
An open letter to everyone struggling with PCOS
I wanted to share my journey with you because I want you to know that you are not alone.
Fumbling through Bumble – Confessions of Using an ‘Unsanskari’ Dating App
Here, on a dating app, you’re asked about actual things that you want from a relationship – like if you want kids, want to hook up or basaofy your ghar grihasti. These are some pertinent, deal-breaking points in a relationship that you get to tackle from the get-go.
Dreams wrapped in pashmina
While I dream about moving away from home someday to write my own story, stories of such migrants bring me closer to home. As I adore every piece of pashmina, I think about every Kashmiri winter migrant that dreams of building something bigger back home.
Tamil Nadu and Korea: An untold tale of princess Sembavalam
Can you believe that incredibly, six million Koreans or almost 10% of the Korean population trace their ancestry to an Indian Princess who is said to have travelled to Korea in search of her groom? Yes, it is true.
Examining the Nature of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
In order to remove this deficiency in civil law and keeping in mind the rights guaranteed under Articles 14, 15, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament enacted the Domestic Violence Act to provide for a remedy.
Women and Child Rights in Afghanistan for Past 20 Years – A History of Ups and Downs
Afghanistan has been a centre for warlordism since the 12th Century, sometimes for the tribal Pashtun community, or the Moghul raiders, and as recently as the 1990s for the Taliban.
Independent indeed, but are we free?
We can never be free from ideology, as it is the ideology that is dependent on us and feeds on our belief systems. But we have to be free from ideological hegemony to start moving into the direction of freedom.
India after Independence: A New and Divided Nation
In 1947, India had a population of 345 million. It was split. The high and lower castes, as well as the dominant Hindu population and other religious Indians, were divided. A wide diversity of languages, fashions, cuisines, and occupations were spoken in this large territory. How could they be forced to live in harmony inside one nation?
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