Why the Internet Is the Definitive Tool for Women’s Empowerment in This Century
The internet has democratised accessibility and opportunity between genders, classes and age groups in India. It is the antithesis of patriarchy, writes Aekta Kapoor.
Tag: feminism
From 1772 BCE to 2150 CE: A Timeline of Gender Inequality
Gender equality is a distant destination strewn with ancient codes of patriarchy and widespread discrimination even in modern times, writes Dr Shalini Mullick.
“We need to stop glorifying the sacrifices of womxn”: actor-author Saloni Chopra
In her new book, actor and social-media star Saloni Chopra subverts fairytale endings and puts forward more feminist solutions instead.
Alankrita Shrivastava’s ‘Bombay Begums’ and the radical view that women are people too
Highly-anticipated Netflix show Bombay Begums directed by Alankrita Shrivastava just released on Women’s Day. Here’s the first look!
Read the March 2021 Issue of eShe Magazine
It’s March and here is our IMPACT ISSUE! On the cover is London techpreneur and philanthropist Darshita Gillies, and inside you’ll find women creating impact all over the world, from New York to Delhi to Karachi. Start reading!
Read the February 2021 Issue of eShe Magazine
eShe is all about building bridges this month! On the cover is award-winning filmmaker Mehreen Jabbar, and inside are amazing stories of peacebuilding, courage, resilience and hope. Start reading!
“Patriarchy Is the World’s Largest Religion, Biggest Cultural and Economic System” – Bina Shah
Acclaimed author Bina Shah shares her views on South Asian women’s issues, and what unites the women of India and Pakistan.
‘Misbehaviour’: five rebels, a beauty pageant and a women’s revolution
Philippa Lowthorpe’s new film ‘Misbehaviour’ looks at the 1970 disruption of the Miss World contest in London by a group of feminists.
Read the January 2021 Issue of eShe Magazine
Three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr Scilla Elworthy is on our New Year 2021 cover, and inside we announce the details of eShe’s Indo-Pak Peace Summit Led by Women. Start reading!
The problematic compliance of women: from ‘A Suitable Boy’ to a student’s suicide
The obedience of women may make for suitably happy endings in Indian fairytales but has fatal consequences in real life.
Farzana Doctor’s new novel takes up the Dawoodi Bohra tradition of khatna #FGM
Like her previous books that raised complex social issues, Canadian author-activist Farzana Doctor’s latest novel raises the topic of female genital cutting.
“Most Women’s Businesses Ineligible for Atmanirbhar Bharat Stimulus Package”: Suhela Khan, UN Women
WeEmpower Asia programme head at UN Women, Suhela Khan talks about the path ahead for women’s economic empowerment in India.
Read the December 2020 Issue of eShe Magazine
Award-winning Mohiniyattam performer and dance scholar Dr Methil Devika is on our December 2020 cover, and inside are women taking India’s classical dances to the world. Plus a special feature on 5 Indian natural beauty brands. Read now!
“If Women Don’t Overcome Internal Barriers, They Can’t Break External Ones” – Women’s Leadership Coach
Lebanese-German education coach Lina Shabeeb Baumann motivates Arab women to break internal barriers to achieve their leadership potential.
Book review: stigma and survival in Bani Basu’s ‘A Plate of White Marble’
Bengali scholar Bani Basu’s novel ‘A Plate of White Marble’ — first published in 1990 in Bengali — gives English readers their first authentic taste of a stunning literary classic.
Read the November 2020 Issue of eShe Magazine
Phenomenally successful author Preeti Shenoy is on our cover this month and inside are millennial techpreneurs leading startups in India and USA. Plus: a feature on lockdown weddings. Happy festive reading!
How the Murder of a Social-Media Star Triggered Activism for Women’s Freedom in Pakistan
Journalist Sanam Maher’s book on the life of slain social-media star Qandeel Baloch raises important questions about women’s rights in Pakistan.
“Social Media Led to Awareness of Women’s Rights, Which Led to a Backlash” – Pakistani Author Bina Shah
Pakistani author Bina Shah on women’s rights and writing feminist dystopia that is not too far removed from women’s reality in South Asia.
“It Serves Governments to Keep the People of India and Pakistan Apart” – Karuna Ezara Parikh
Television personality and social-media influencer Karuna Ezara Parikh’s debut novel revolves around an Indian-Pakistani romance.
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