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Rituals of Resistance: Women, Funeral Rites, and the Challenge to Patriarchy

This article examines how funeral sites in India are deeply gendered spaces and argues that women’s participation in traditionally male funeral roles acts as an everyday form of resistance to patriarchy. Using the example of the Salem District’s Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK) women, it explores how the feminization of rituals can drive meaningful structural change.…
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Governance Feminism and the Paradox of Institutional Power: Janet Halley’s Challenge to Feminist Praxis

Janet Halley’s Governance Feminism examines feminism’s paradoxical institutionalization as it transitions from radical movement to governing authority. Analyzing cases like Twyman v. Twyman, this blog reveals how feminist legal achievements risk entrenching punitive systems, marginalizing dissent, and legitimizing exclusionary power. Halley advocates a strategic pause from feminist frameworks to confront institutional complicity and rekindle transformative…
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The Silence Spell

By – Muskan Hossain Abstract Throughout the course of history, women’s voices have been silenced, controlled and dismissed- whether through the demoralisation of ‘gossip’ or the policing of ‘TMI’ (too much information). Gossip, once a term with positive connotations signifying sisterhood, has now been rebranded as deceitful in order to suppress female autonomy, as can…
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The Hidden Trailblazer of Indian Football

By – Sujal Bamal Preface For as long as I have known her, she has remained a bright light of joy and exuberance, illuminating everything that she sees and filling people up with hope and peace. Despite her struggles throughout her life, she has said that the driving forces fueling her actions are kindness and…
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Forgotten Voices: Women in World War II

By : Poorvanshi Tyagi Abstract War history for many, has been one of chronologically arranged vertically occurring events. This narrative leads to an erasure of war perspectives of marginalised subaltern racial and gender groups. Women, for instance, shouldered war turmoil alongside men, partaking in war effort in several ways. However, female experiences in war are…
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The Price of Pink

The “Pink Tax” is a form of gender-based economic discrimination wherein products and services marketed toward women are often priced higher than comparable items for men. This article explores the historical development of gendered marketing, tracing its roots from early consumer culture to modern-day advertising strategies. It examines the emergence of the Pink Tax through…
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Faith, Equality, and Justice: The Higher Judiciary’s Role in Tackling Gender Bias in Personal Laws and Charting the Path to Reform

India’s personal laws, steeped in religious traditions, often enshrine systemic gender inequalities that conflict with constitutional guarantees of equality under Articles 14 and 15. Despite its mandate to uphold justice, the higher judiciary has frequently evaded directly addressing the patriarchal biases within these laws, citing cultural sensitivity or legislative prerogative. This article critically examines the…
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The Absence Of a Legal Mandate For Paternity Leave In India

By : Manya Singh Abstract Paternity leave remains an overlooked aspect of India’s labour laws. Unlike maternity leave, which is a legal entitlement, paternity leave lacks a statutory mandate, leaving new fathers with limited support. This article explores the absence of a legal framework for paternity leave, its implications on gender roles, workplace equality, and…
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The Mandate for Women Directors: A Critical Legal Studies Perspective

By : Meghana Narayanan Abstract: This article critically examines the legal mandate for women directors in India through a Critical Legal Studies and feminist lens, arguing that it is largely tokenistic. While the provision has increased female representation, it fails to address structural barriers hindering women’s participation in corporate leadership. The article highlights compliance issues…
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RECLAIMING THE FOUNDATIONS: A RETURN TO QUR’ANIC CONJUGALITY

Islamic feminists highlight the gender egalitarian and socially just nature of Islam and its founding principles. They have continued to argue their interpretation in line with what the religion provides for. They interpret the tenets without deviating from the fundamentals of Islamic principles, posing a challenge to the authority of patriarchal interpretations of the rights…
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Women and Their Role in Corporate Leadership

The evolving role of women in corporate leadership has made progress but the challenges still persist. Despite an increase in the number of women in leadership roles, they remain significantly underrepresented. This article emphasizes the economic and organizational benefits of gender diversity in leadership. However, barriers such as persistent gender stereotypes, limited mentorship, and the…
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Tailoring Policies for All: Intersectionality and Family Planning

This paper delves into the intricate interplay between state policy and the plethora of societal identities, particularly through the lens of family planning policies and reproductive rights. Through an intersectional framework, the article seeks to showcase the duality of experience of one community, juxtaposed with another, and the unique vulnerabilities at play associated with their…
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