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: gender equality
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.
Shotgun Shagun: The Shooter Who Defied Critics to Reach the Olympics
Shagun Chowdhary battled systemic gender biases and discrimination to become the first Indian woman trap shooter to reach the Olympics.
How Much of a ‘Real Feminist’ Are You?
Roma Thakur may not have the perfect comeback when people question her feminist leanings, but she has no intention of giving up.
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