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Confronting the Crisis of Rape Epidemic in India; Challenging the Culture of Impunity in India’s Rape Epidemic
Read more: Confronting the Crisis of Rape Epidemic in India; Challenging the Culture of Impunity in India’s Rape EpidemicThis article explores the reality of sexual violence against women in India, where official data shows a woman is raped every 16 minutes. Despite strides in women’s rights, the pervasive rape culture—fueled by societal silence, stigma, and entrenched patriarchal attitudes—continues to put women at risk. The discussion highlights how cultural norms often shift the blame…
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Looking beyond the lens: A Courtesans’ Lessons for Contemporary Woman
Read more: Looking beyond the lens: A Courtesans’ Lessons for Contemporary WomanHeeramandi was a much anticipated Netflix Original Series that aimed to showcase the lives of the courtesans in Lahore in Colonial India. While the show aimed to take the audience back to the 20th century, the underlying themes portrayed through it are still relatable in contemporary times. This article seeks to identify these themes and…
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Understanding Intimacy Coordination: Safety, Desire and Censorship
Read more: Understanding Intimacy Coordination: Safety, Desire and CensorshipCinemas have valued the representation of intimacy in various forms, especially romance since time began. However, the ethical extent of such intimate expressions remains a conundrum. Emanating from this conundrum is the emerging role of intimacy coordinators in cinemas. With a gush of excitement around intimacy revolving intercourse in particular comes the direst requirement of…
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Rise of Female Directors in the World of Cinema
Read more: Rise of Female Directors in the World of CinemaThe rise of female directors in cinema reflects a significant cultural shift within the film industry, challenging long-standing gender norms and expanding the narrative . This article explores the history, challenges, and accomplishments of female filmmakers, highlighting their unique contributions and the ongoing journey towards equality in the industry and what is the level of…
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Reconceptualizing the ‘Blonde Girl’ Archetype: Analyzing the Subversion of Traditional Gender Roles in Legally Blonde
Read more: Reconceptualizing the ‘Blonde Girl’ Archetype: Analyzing the Subversion of Traditional Gender Roles in Legally BlondeAbstract This paper explores the subversion of the “blonde girl” archetype in the film Legally Blonde and its broader impact on the representation of women in media. In the past, the stereotype of the “blonde girl” has perpetuated negative gender stereotypes by portraying blonde women as shallow and intellectually inferior. The main character in Legally…
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Breaking Free: The Evolving Portrayal of Women in Malayalam Cinema
Read more: Breaking Free: The Evolving Portrayal of Women in Malayalam CinemaThis paper explores the evolution of the portrayal of women in Malayalam cinema. In the past, there have been a lot of movies that had problematic representations of women as submissive and domesticated who were just present to support the heroes. Films like Njangal Santhushtaranu, Vesham, Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal, and Veruthe Oru Bharya, glorify the…
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Tech-Driven Gender Equality: Maximizing Digital Platforms for Women’s Empowerment
Read more: Tech-Driven Gender Equality: Maximizing Digital Platforms for Women’s EmpowermentThe article explores the transformative impact of ICT and the internet on gender empowerment, focusing on India and global contexts. In this context, the article will look at digital schemes and e-initiatives like PMGDISHA and telemedicine platforms to empower women in education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. Challenges such as the Digital Divide and lack of…
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How Does the Government Tackle Toxic Workplaces?
Read more: How Does the Government Tackle Toxic Workplaces?A workplace with a conducive environment aids you in accomplishing your professional commitments and taking your career to new heights. But what if the same workplace becomes a living nightmare for you? When women, empowered with their newfound freedoms, dotted the corporate world they believed this would certainly bring about equality in every sense as…
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Inclusive Governance: Strengthening Anti-Discrimination Legislations Against Women
Read more: Inclusive Governance: Strengthening Anti-Discrimination Legislations Against WomenGender discrimination is a rampant issue in India despite the existing legislation which includes unequal pay, limited career advancement opportunities and harassment. Strengthening anti-discrimination legislation is crucial to address these systematic inequalities and promote a fair and inclusive work environment. This paper examines the existing anti-discrimination legislation to protect women in the workplace, focusing on…
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Building Bridges: Uniting Western and Global South Feminisms for a Stronger Movement
Read more: Building Bridges: Uniting Western and Global South Feminisms for a Stronger MovementThe feminist movement has a long and rich history, fighting for women’s rights and equality globally. Feminism is both a movement and an ideology that tries to mitigate political, economic, societal, and opportunistic differences between the sexes. The movement strives to achieve its goals by diluting gender stereotypes and fighting for educational and professional platforms for women.
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Explore the Wide Spectrum of Feminist Thought
Read more: Explore the Wide Spectrum of Feminist ThoughtFeminism is not just a definition but a socio-political movement. It has evolved with time as it encompasses diverse ideologies, with the idea of establishing gender equality and dismantling oppressive structures. There is one extreme of the spectrum which has liberal feminism while at the other end lies radical feminism and somewhere in the middle lies intersectional feminism, black…
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The Veiled Women; Portrayal of Muslim Women In Hindi Cinema
Read more: The Veiled Women; Portrayal of Muslim Women In Hindi CinemaThe Hindi Film Industry in its cinematic representation of the Muslim community often plants the seeds of distrust and division that often paint Muslims as “the other”. This essay particularly embarks on a journey to peel the layers of Muslim Women characters and confront these problematic portrayals that not only shape perceptions but also reinforce…
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