‘Boong’: Manipur’s beauty, injustice and tumult depicted through a child’s gaze
Lakshmipriya Devi’s BAFTA-winning debut film ‘Boong’ is a gentle exploration of the harsh realities in today’s Manipur, writes author and podcaster Mohua Chinappa.
Tag: patriarchy
Labour, fatigue and the unequal privilege to rest in ordinary Indian households
The character of Asifa from Banu Mushtaq’s award-winning book ‘Heart Lamp’ is a stunning if tragic portrayal of how continuous labour is the norm and rest is a privilege denied to most women, writes Dr Sapphire Mahmood Ahmed.
“No woman should disbelieve herself; society does that enough” – Madhureeta Anand
Madhureeta Anand intertwines her writing, filmmaking and entrepreneurship with themes of gender equity and environmentalism. Here, she talks about patriarchy, purpose, and her debut superhero novel that features a female Krishna.
When meat-eating becomes a metaphor for male authority over the female body
A comparison of Han Kang’s ‘The Vegetarian’ and Agustina Bazterrica’s ‘Tender Is the Flesh’ with food customs in India reveals how meat-eating is used as a patriarchal tool to strip the woman of her autonomy, writes Nethra Anoop.
A divorce party, a viral photo, and rewriting a culture of silence
London-based Sonia Gupta threw a divorce party to celebrate her freedom after 17 years in an unhappy marriage. When the story went viral, she realised that in a culture where silence is rewarded, sharing our truth online becomes a radical act.
‘Patriarchy and Power in Intimate Relationships’ – eShe panel at Ananke Festival of Literature 2025
This year, eShe’s panel at Ananke Festival of Literature 2025 (29 April to 1 May) features poet Usha Akella, entrepreneur-activist Veera Mahajan and podcaster Mohua Chinappa.
How dating apps are turning romance into a consumerist commodity in Indian cities
Rituparna Chatterjee, author of ‘How India Loves’, examines the impact of dating apps on modern relationships in India, and compares it with the ills of consumerism, leading to loneliness and superficiality in romantic connections today.
How women in tech can help drive a more inclusive and ethical approach to AI
Technology consultant and author Falguni Desai shares an insider view of the systemic challenges women face in STEM and also the unique strengths that Indian women can bring to technology industries, particularly artificial intelligence.
32 women, 32 extraordinary stories of success against odds
Co-author of the new anthology ‘Sheroes Amongst Us’, Falguni Desai shares why she compiled these inspiring stories of Indian women who broke barriers with their resistance to patriarchal social structures and determination to push ahead.
Glorification of ‘maa ke hath ka khana’ – a way to force cooking on women
Who cooks at home is a socio-political narrative intertwined with gender bias, culture, stereotypes and division of work. Glorifying ‘mom-made meals’ is a patriarchal tool to confine women within homes and kitchens.
eShe TV: 4 Indian novelists on female protagonists and young-adult literature
Do the youth look up to strong female protagonists in books? Who decides one kind of literature is for women and another for men? Authors Shalini Mullick, Salini Vineeth, Preetha Vasan and Arva Bhavnagarwala share their views on eShe TV.
“A woman’s purpose is not to serve men and community – a woman’s purpose is what she defines it to be”: Samra Zafar
In this podcast, Pakistani-Canadian motivational speaker and bestselling author Samra Zafar shares her experience of walking out of an abusive marriage with two kids, educating herself and following her purpose.
An event to mark 16 Days of Activism against gender violence and a tribute to Kamla Bhasin
Senior journalist Beena Sarwar shares her memories of late activist Kamla Bhasin and details of a global event to be held in her honour this Sunday.
“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?’
Let’s Talk About Politics: Why Women Should Be More Vocal in Public and at Home
It’s time women began talking more about politics – both in the public sphere and in the presence of patriarchal family members at home, writes Rajitha Menon.
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.
One Woman and a Project to Educate 4 Million Youth About Child Sexual Abuse
Through the Rakshin Project, social engineer Smita Bharti is spearheading a youth-led movement to create a social tipping point to stop child sexual abuse.
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.
The 7 Habits of ‘Invisible’ Women and the Patriarchal Code of Silence
Author and social scientist Deepa Narayan’s ‘Chup’ is a disconcerting look into the minds and lives of Indian women who unconsciously co-opt into patriarchal systems.
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