Gender and Society – Page 6 – NICKELED AND DIMED

Depiction of Violence Against Women in Indian Films

‘Animal’, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has received equal hate and love for this ultra-violent cinematic piece. The main critique is that the movie is a senseless sequence of gore, misogyny and abusiveness, one after the other. The film has reignited the debate on the eternal struggle between directive creativity, and moral and social responsibility.…
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From Kemalist Legacies to Modern Realities

This article delves into the changing political landscape of Türkiye and the altering role of women, as political agents. Historically, women were active in the public sphere in terms of education, employment, and political representation. More than a century later, Turkish women find themselves in the midst of state-driven reinforcement of traditional gender roles. Gradually…
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Digitalization and Its Impact on Reproductive Rights

Reproductive rights, which broadly include sexual health and well-being, are a very sensitive topic, especially in a developing society where people are not open to discussing all aspects of reproductive health. Additionally, the increasing use of digital platforms not just for increasing awareness but also as intermediaries makes the discussion of reproductive rights in relevance…
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Transgender Healthcare: An Unsolved Question

Access to good healthcare for the transgender community is yet to materialize in India. A negative societal perception of the transgender identity continues to impact the behaviour of healthcare professionals towards transgender persons. Is the recent establishment of OPD at Delhi’s RML Hospital for transgenders, a step towards inclusive healthcare?
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Nudity and Obscenity are not Synonymous: The Progressive take of Kerala High Court

The XXX vs. State of Kerala case serves as a prism through which we can examine the broader issue of gender equality in India. It spotlights how legal interpretations and societal norms can either contribute to the advancement of gender equality or perpetuate disparities
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How marriage became the biggest tool for Brahmanical Patriarchy

In this article, we explore how the institution of marriage ended up becoming the fic to maintain the caste, social and gender hierarchy in Indian society. Marriage made it easier to control the sexuality and reproductive labour of women, which is seen as the “gateway to a caste”.
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Glass Ceiling Effect: Invisible Discrimination in the Workplace

‘Glass Ceiling’ is a metaphor used to refer to the barriers which women and people of marginalized groups face when they try to climb the ladder of professional success. This article aims to understand the concept, what factors lead to this and the impact that has to be borne especially by ‘women’. It also deals…
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Gender Equality Under Macroeconomic Policies

It is common to think that macroeconomics policies are gender neutral but, due to differences in market and non-market roles of the economy, economic policy decisions have a varied impact on men and women. Budget cuts that diminish social spending, for instance, may lead to an increase in demands placed on women’s unpaid domestic labour…
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Gender, Masculinity, and Nationalist Sentiment

Chinese broadcasters were ordered on September 2nd, 2021, to “resolutely put an end to sissy men and other abnormal esthetics”. Based on this incident, the article will explore the connection between gender, constructed masculinity and femininity, and nationalism in Asia.
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WHAT’S FEMINIST ECONOMICS?

The field of Economics has been criticised for not being fully accommodating of the feminine experience. Feminist Economics argues to change the same. But what exactly does this school of thought represent?
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Gender Stereotypes in The Indian Criminal Justice System

This article explores the influence of the “reasonable man standard” doctrine in the Indian justice system for using the defence “grave and sudden provocation” as a reference. It raises concerns about the application of stereotypes in the Indian judiciary and questions the absence of a corresponding standard that takes every factor into focus. The article…
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Behind Curtains and Chandeliers: Unveiling Debutante Balls

This article traces back to the idea of a Debutante Ball or the Coming Out Ball, which flourished during the 18th century in Europe and America. It entails as to how this aristocratic event travelled till the 21st century with the help of a media revamp. Even though the historical idea behind The Ball, which…
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