All of her colleagues had left for home by now. She was the only one working in the office. After slogging all evening Maya finally had a minute to relax. She checked the time and her eyes immediately widened. It was almost midnight. Maya slammed her laptop shut and stuffed it inside her bag. Bustling…
Men Empowerment: Why it’s Needed
Empowerment is the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights. When it comes to the battle against sexism, both men and women could definitely use it. While most of us are familiar with the notion of women empowerment, the empowerment of men is something to be…
Marital Rape: The Matrimonial Loophole
When a rape is committed by the person to whom the victim is married it is termed as marital rape. While this heinous crime a punishable offence in several countries, there are still some nations which are yet to even acknowledge this type of sexual assault. Furthermore, there are also some countries where it is…
The Draconian Typecast: Gender Stereotypes
A little girl when shown a picture of a scientist working in a laboratory, shakes her head, with her mind full of doubt, and bluntly admits “I can’t be one”. Following the footsteps of his father, a young boy beats his sister and locks her in her room, in an attempt to restrict her freedom….
Women Empowerment: So can You
Empowerment is the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming one’s rights. This word is often co related with the process of uplifting the position of women in society and giving them access to their rights. The concept of women empowerment is swiftly gaining momentum across the globe….
Rape Culture: It’s Your Fault
Rape culture refers to a form of society in which the victims of sexual assault are held responsible for the actions of their assailants and where the atrocity is often reduced to a trivial matter. Phrases like “Men will be men”, “She was asking for it”, or “How can it happen to a guy”, reflect…
Patriarchy and its Fragile Ego
“I don’t intend to leave my job after marriage” said an ambitious young woman. With a simple statement the fragile ego of patriarchy was subjected to a harrowing blow; ultimately subduing it. In a remote village, a family took it upon themselves that their daughter would be the first girl in the district to go…
The Taboo Around Menstruation: When Will it Stop?
Treading softly, Maya made her way to the other room. She peeked inside cautiously. With great stealth, Maya entered, and headed straight towards the girl sitting in the corner, isolated from the rest. Warily, she whispered in to the girl’s ear; loud enough for her to hear, but soft enough for the others to ignore….
Boys Don’t Cry
“A tear is a drop of clear salty liquid secreted from glands in a person’s eye”. What is it about these tears that it is womanly when women produce them, but it isn’t manly when men do? Why is the site of a man crying considered to be intolerable and unacceptable? Why is it…
Time To Talk That Talk 