The Lipstick Under Our Burkhas
The plot line of Lipstick Under My Burkha (directed by Alankrita Shrivastava) revolves around 4 women, each from a different age group and each leading very different lives. A mother of 3 children, left alone to fend for herself; a…
“That Woman Is Crazy!”
In the 19th century, hysteria was considered a diagnosable physical illness among women. The symptoms ranged from seizures, mood swings, anxiety, shortness of breath, pain, bizarre movements, hallucinations and inability to speak. The word hysteria, in itself, originates from a…
Womxn and Mental Load
From the morning tea to dinner and cleaning up after that and ensuring that everyones ready for the next day is THEIR responsibility. When it comes to household chores, womxn are seen as the one who are in charge and…
It’s complicated
My best-friend wants to get married at 21!
My best friend is probably the smartest person I know, and I want great things for her. I think she will be an amazing professional. But she wants to get married! It’s not even to a person she loves, but…
Sexism at Work
Indian Matchmaking: A 22 year old, Indian woman’s perspective
I’m a 22 year Indian woman, who recently watched Indian Matchmaking, I am sad and frustrated (to say the least). The first lesson we knowingly or unknowingly learnt in our childhood was that marriage is one major goal we have…
Perpetuating Rape Culture in Indian Society
As a womxn in India how often have you Been told to dress a certain way Been told to walk a certain way Been told to come home on time Been told how to carry something Been told what to…
Gender Bias in Mental Health Services
While the stigma in and around topics of mental illness is gradually decreasing, mental health professionals are trying their best to give the most to the community in order to help them. However, a new research done Chamberlain (2020) states…
At the Intersection of Brownness, Queerness, and Womanhood
“If you also put in a little effort, you’d look beautiful too!”, was a common platitude I was used to receiving from well-wishers throughout my adolescent years. They would say this looking at my comfortably loose clothes, hair cut short…
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