Tag: feminism
The Gendered Contours of Indian Cinema
GENDER
The objectification of women’s body and their inferior roles is not new. This is symbolic of the larger power relations that exist between the two genders
A Woman’s Voice Embodied in a Man: The Radical Feminism of Rabindranath Tagore
In an intricate narrative, Rabindranath Tagore elaborates the world of a woman entangled in a man’s world and charts out her journey from unfreedom to freedom.
Gender Justice: Who’s Cup of Tea?
From sensitization workshops to vigilance marches and viral videos on social media I looked for gender justice all around and yet found it nowhere. Is there possibly an undiscovered corner I am yet to explore?
Respelling the three L’s: Language, Literature and Languish
Respelling the three L’s: Language, Literature and Languish
Language is the heartbeat of civilization and its achievements are credited to the development of language. However,...
Feminism is Not a Cup of Instant Coffee
Feminism is Not a Cup of Instant Coffee
On the eve of International Women’s Day we seek to converse with...
LIVING DEMOCRACY : (2) The Language of Oppression By Ananya Pattnaik
LIVING DEMOCRACY
The Language of Oppression
Discriminatory practices damage the fabric of societies and alienate those who are discriminated against. How can women rediscover the strength...
Dangal and Unconventional Femininities
In a context that devalues the feminine to the extent of oppression Dangal represents the voice of talent that is beyond gender, yet the...
CONVERSATION WITH ANANYA DASGUPTA : From Literature to Critical Pedagogy
From Literature to Critical Pedagogy
Ananya Dasgupta teaches literatures of the British renaissance and writing in the English Department at Shiv Nadar University. She is...
Gender is in Our Minds, Change is in Our Hands ...
Gender is in Our Minds, Change is in Our Hands
Can we establish gender equality only with legislations, or do we need to rethink...
On Feminism and the Culture of Science
On Feminism and the Culture of Science
In modern times science is often seen to be sacrosanct. Is it possible to look at science...
