Tag: Women

The decline in women’s participation in the Indian workforce reminds us of the importance of ensuring policy implementation at the grassroots and the critical significance of building conducive and equal work cultures.

GENDER  The momentum that the #MeToo struggle has gathered is a positive indicator for women’s emancipation. The story takes into account the lived realities of ordinary women and tells of the significance of the movement.

As twenty female journalists come in support of Priya Ramani and sign the petition against MJ Akbar, it marks a new trajectory in the women’s movement in India.

MATTER OF CONCERN Unrestricted accessibility of pornographic content leads to sexual violence that disrupts the very fabric of society. We live in a world where not only is the need for restriction over porn crucial but also fundamental for the wellbeing of society. Bharat Dogra

CULTURE Sabarimala Temple in Kerala had so far denied women between the ages of 10-50 years the right to enter into its premises. The Supreme Court’s judgement has lifted the customary ban and allowed women official access t0 the temple.

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

WEEKLY DEBATE In a nation that worships the mother goddess, it is time ‘real’ women are given some respect. We urge our readers to reflect on this issue and send their ideas, comments, feedback and responses to us. Kindly send your response at thenewleam@gmail.com

Witch Hunting Bill The little addressed malaise of witch hunting affected the lives of hundreds of ordinary women across the nation. The Assam Witch Hunting Bill is a fundamental step towards addressing the problem. Chandreyee Goswami

How Australian media are changing the way they report violence against women

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