Munu And Marriage: Expectations, Constraints and the Question of Women’s Autonomy – Sanjib Kalita
My mother called. She asked me if I wish to talk to Munu Ba[i]. She gave the phone to her.…
Dahaad: Love, Sex and Demography – Tannistha Samanta
The “love, sex aur dhoka” genre unfolds chillingly in Amazon Prime Video’s recent offering, Dahaad. Directors Reema Kagti and Zoya…
Sexuality, Abjection and Queer Existence in Contemporary India edited by Pushpesh Kumar (2022): A Review by Anurekha Chari Wagh
The book titled Sexuality, Abjection and Queer Existence in Contemporary India, edited by Pushpesh Kumar highlights the complex ways in…
Queer Right Movements: Antagonism, Elitism and Implications – Niloy Pratim Kashyap
There is not any doubt that the queer people, that is the sexual minorities, have been prone to ostracism and…
‘Male Breasts’ and Masculinity: A Critical Look at the ‘Ideal Body’ – Aashirwad Chakravarty
An anonymous quote from the internet says: “Don’t let your mind bully your Body”[i]. Herbert Mead’s Mind, Self and Society…
Interpreting ‘Violence’ In Universities – Anamika Das
There are many ways to think about the ‘state’, and its relationship with individuals and groups who have been historically…
The War Over Hijab and Gendered Islamophobia – Swakshadip Sarkar
Introduction The Karnataka Hijab Row has sparked a debate on the wearing of Hijab for Muslim women. Throughout patriarchal history,…
A Book Discussion on Intimate City and Mannequin Media with Manjima Bhattacharjya
Manjima Bhattacharjya is a feminist researcher, writer and activist. She has been part of the Indian women’s movement for over…
The Complexities of Sexual Behaviour: A Commentary On Gayle Rubin’s Thinking Sex – Shviti Tagore
I want to begin this article by asking my readers- Have you thought about sex? The answer would be a…
Visibilising The Sexuality Spectrum Within the Disability Space – Prerna Vats
Since June is the Pride month and July the Disability Pride month, I wanted to look for the presence of…