A recent discussion between two formidable feminist intellectuals Soraya Chemaly and Safiya U. Noble underscored the gender bias inherent in digital technologies, especially control over depictions of the female body.
In 1947, Sikh women, dressed in phulkari finery, committed mass suicide to avoid rape or abduction. Those who survived the horrors of Partition were shunned by state and society. Why is a dead woman venerated but a survivor problematic, asks Natasha Sharma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?’
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.
Gender equality is a distant destination strewn with ancient codes of patriarchy and widespread discrimination even in modern times, writes Dr Shalini Mullick.
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.