Category: Gender and Society

By – Jyotsna Panicker Abstract The global male loneliness epidemic has been given a lot of attention in recent times as a sociological and psychological issue, but the manosphere on the internet frequently blames the woman and rise of modern feminism as its fundamental causes. This article will analyze the crisis of male loneliness epidemic…

By – Manushree Mahat Abstract Incels, a portmanteau for ‘involuntary celibates’, are one of the many extensions of the distasteful manosphere. In this article, the author will deconstruct how patriarchy is deeply integrated into the internet, that it has resulted in the creation of new, more dangerous identities. The fact that men experience loneliness and…

By – Trisha Bhatnagar Abstract This article examines representations of masculinity under pressure. It assesses how modern screens depict the intense burden of patriarchal conditioning on boys and men. We analyze psychological drama, true crime and stand-up comedy. Specifically, we look at Adolescence, The Monsters and Hasan Minhaj’s  specials. A feminist lens reveals how damaging…

By – Kadambari Chand Abstract   The contemporary rise of the manosphere is often understood or attributed to the pressure of abiding by the societal standards of masculinity. The platform brings together and channels the anxieties in men, about the breaking of the patriarchal order and the resulting change in position of women within the society.…

By – Siddarth Poola Abstract Recently, the idea of “masculinity ” has caused a lot of division. One camp insists masculinity is under existential attack, that boys are being failed by schools, that men are being culturally sidelined and left to figure it out on their own. The other responds that men still run most…

By — Manushree Mahat Abstract: This article aims to examine the supposedly ‘complicated’ case of menstrual leaves in countries all around the globe, and the legislative blackhole associated with it. This article will look at the case of Karnataka in India in particular, to understand how policies of menstrual leave are taking place in India…

By — Sritha M Abstract Women’s empowerment has been central to India’s developmental goals for years, several state-level initiatives aim to solve the persistent gender inequalities in its communities through targeted interventions. Among these interventions is the Kudumbashree mission launched by the Kerala Government, aiming to alleviate poverty and empower the women of its state.…

By – Trisha Bhatnagar Abstract The state of Haryana has struggled with a long-standing cultural issue of a disproportionate gender ratio. This ratio is the result of generations of son preference and the resultant female infanticide/female feticide. This article looks at how advances in medical technology have been used for illegal sex selection. It further…

By – Siddarth Poola Abstract Gender diversity in Karnataka did not arrive with LGBTQ+ Twitter. What arrived with Twitter was a string of debates  about it. Karnataka’s history of gender variance runs through temple traditions, devotional communities, and folk practices that predate the colonial state by several centuries. This article.traces how throughout history, from pre-colonial…

By – Kadambari Chand Abstract Increasing participation of women in labour is often seen as a step leading towards empowerment. However, the relationship between labour and empowerment is far more complex than conventional development narratives. Using Uttarakhand as a case study, this article explores the feminisation of labour and managerial feminisation in reality; it discusses…

By — Anisha Jyotirmayee Abstract: Among all the Indian states, Goa is considered to be one of the top ranked states with regard to women empowerment in aspects like education, health, economic participation, decision making at home and gender indicators through NFHS-5 surveys. These data are often cited in comparisons with other Indian states, although without…

By — Manushree Mahat Abstract The article aims to contextualize how experiences of Dalit women vary significantly in the digital sphere, where both empowerment and harassment are ever-present. While some online spaces become spheres of activism, others become means through which hatred and bigotry is actively spread.  The article will examine how being a woman and…