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Explore the Wide Spectrum of Feminist Thought

Feminism 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

The 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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Feminism Through The Lens Of Music

The diversity of feminism can best be studied through its phases, or “waves”, especially in the United States. Through these waves and their changes, there remained one constant- music. It would thus be amusing to study the different types of feminism, signified not only through its periods or waves but also through music that inspired…
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OBJECTIFICATION TO EMPOWERMENT- REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN ADVERTISEMENTS

Media helps shape the opinions of the consumers who take in data presented through the internet, television or advertisements on any source. Women’s representation in advertisements gives an overview of how society characterises women. This article aims to span how women’s representation in media has evolved. However, there is still a long journey from objectification…
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NAVIGATING THE WORLD SOLO- SOLO FEMALE TRAVELLERS

Recently, solo travelling has become a widely known and accepted concept as people believe in enjoying their own company, which previously wasn’t the case. The increasing trend of solo travelling, as data reflects, is to overcome the stress and depression in life and to get positive change, empowering people more. However, in the case of…
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Women In National Service: An Exploration of the Relationship between Gender and National Services

This article explores the complex relationship between gender and national services, emphasising the state of Singapore. The main arguments rely upon the nature of the proposed national service for women by Ms Tan, the state’s inability to champion women’s empowerment outside of a tool for nation-building, and whether including women in combat roles in the…
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Evolution Of Gender Roles: An Analysis Through A Comparison Of Literary Works From The Victorian Era and 21st Century

This article examines the evolution of gender roles through references and ideas discussed in Henrik Ibsen’s, A Doll’s House, and an advertisement campaign by the organisation PPS, that features advertisements with words used to devalue women in a manner that reflects their value, potential and power. It aims to reappropriate phrases of prejudice and paternalism…
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A Room of One’s Own: A Book Review

A Room of One’s Own explores the societal constraints and patriarchal norms that are often imposed on a woman’s intellectual and creative pursuits. Originally delivered as a series of lectures, this seminal essay also portrays Woolf’s journey towards artistic expression. The central theme revolves around Virginia Woolf’s premise that for a woman to produce literary…
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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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