Feminism

Caste-Ignorant People Speak For Dalit Women In India: Academic Rekha Raj
Rekha Raj on the Hathras case and why feminists should understand not just patriarchy but also their own privilege.
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Can We Please Not Call The Hathras Rape The Nirbhaya Of Hathras?
It was questioned if a brutal crime committed by upper caste Thakurs was even a caste crime in the first place.
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6 Questions On Sex And Fetishization Of Indian Erotica With A Kamasutra Expert
58-year-old Seema Anand says she lost friends in her pursuit to make people comfortable discussing sex.
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'F**king Bitch' And The Everyday Terror Men Feel About Powerful Women
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) eviscerated Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.) on the House floor after he lobbed the insult at her. Here's a closer, uncensored look why that matters.
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What Does It Take To Get Indian Men To Do Household Chores?
Psychologists explain why women are buried in house work and are still having a difficult time getting male family members to help out in the house during the lockdown.
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7 Activists On The One Thing You Can Do To Improve Women's Lives This International Women's Day
From protecting women's reproductive rights to being an LGBTQ+ ally, here's how you can help.
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Why Thirty Is Still Dirty For Many Indian Women
Anxieties about sex, marriage and career suck the fun out the late 20s to mid-30s.
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A Crime Writer On How Anger Powered Her Debut Novel
The body remembers all assaults, big and small, writes Damyanti Biswas, author of You Beneath Your Skin.
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How To Talk To Parents About Not Wanting Children
Experts tell us how to navigate the complex task of telling parents and in-laws that you don't want to have children.
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Ashwiny Iyer On Why 'Panga' Didn't Work And The Guilt Women Feel For Pursuing Their Dreams
In a wide-ranging interview, the director reflects on her most recent film and how she's making peace with the muted response towards it.
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