“We have taught girls to suppress their anger, even if it is legitimate” – Soraya Chemaly
Washington DC-based author and feminist activist Soraya Chemaly believes women’s anger can be a powerful force for social justice.
Tag: gender equality
Recognising the Economic Value of Housework Can Pave the Way to Gender Justice
It is high time that methods are devised to estimate the monetary value of household tasks so that women are empowered socially and financially, writes gender economist Prof Dr Rameeza A Rasheed.
Suparna Sharma and Kirthi Jayakumar on Gender Equality at Home and Work – ‘The Brown Box’ Ep.3
In ep.3 of ‘The Brown Box’ podcast by Rani Jeyaraj for eShe, journalist Suparna Sharma and activist Kirthi Jayakumar talk about gender equality and the looming threat of sexual harassment at the workplace.
Croatian Study Finds 73 Percent of Women Have Faced Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
The problem of sexual harassment at the workplace is far more rampant than expected. A new study points at the systemic flaws that leave women vulnerable.
“Many men want to change, but they don’t know how”: Dr Deepa Narayan
Award-winning author and one of the world’s most influential thinkers, Dr Deepa Narayan shares thoughts on masculinity, gender equality, and her new podcast ‘What’s a Man?’
This Dubai-Based Feminist Publisher Is Using Digital Media to Initiate Inclusive Conversations
UAE-based feminist publisher Sabin Muzaffar is documenting female trailblazers and empowering women and girls globally through her digital platform Ananke.
Survivors of sexual violence in South Asia denied justice due to systemic failures
A new report reveals how laws on rape in six South Asian countries are insufficient, inconsistent, and poorly enforced, putting women and girls at heightened risk of sexual violence.
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.
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.
“Sexual harassment at the workplace is an employment issue, not a ‘women’s issue'”
Company law expert Archana Khosla Burman on the POSH Act and empowering women in the workplace
“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.
An IAS Officer, a Grassroots Worker, and a Law to Prevent Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Political scientist Swarna Rajagopalan gives an insight into the cases that led to the POSH Act, a law to prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
Gender Discrimination in the Corporate Sector? Let Me Count the Ways
Software developer Natasha Sharma lists the insidious ways that gender discrimination pervades Indian corporate workplaces.
“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.
‘The Great Indian Kitchen’: a necessary dialogue on ridiculous patriarchal norms in marriage
It’s not so often that a movie shakes a society from its siesta and makes people uncomfortable. That’s precisely what ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ has done to Kerala.
“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.
“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.
Fintech Phenomenon Luvleen Sidhu on Mobile Banking, Leadership and Buddhism
Luvleen Sidhu, co-founder of BankMobile, shares insights into her business model and the personal factors that led to her professional growth.
How an Ordinary Indian Couple Solved Their Lockdown Problem
The lockdown had exposed a crack in an ordinary Indian woman’s marriage. Here’s how she fixed it.
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