Gender Archives - Page 7 of 24

It’s 2021, So Why Are Politicians Still Making Comments about Women Belonging in the Kitchen?

As far as misogynistic jibes go, the “women in the kitchen” stereotype is the lowest hanging fruit. If a woman like Mamata Banerjee, who has proven her prowess in a male-dominated field like politics, is also subjected to such silly comments, how many others are relegated to the background without even a chance to first prove themselves?

Arré Bench June 22, 2016

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Finding My Feminism in a Menstrual Cup

I started using the menstrual cup more than 15 years after I got my first period and it was the first time I engaged with my menses. I no longer loathed “that time of the month”. With every cycle I understood my body a little better, embraced it a little more

Oishorjyo June 22, 2016

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Navigating the Great Indian Workplace as a Woman

Workplaces are evolving, but as a working woman, it is nearly impossible to instinctively reach out for opportunities without evaluating the gendered risks of that leap.

Jagruti Verma June 21, 2016

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Down with Female

Can we please stop using the word “female” as a term of abuse? Stop letting sexism get in the way of our swearing, especially when we already have such a colourful arsenal.

Lavanya Narayan June 21, 2016

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The Great Indian Sex-Ed Scam

In school we were shown a mandatory “feminine hygiene” video that was delightfully ambiguous. The only real take away from that entire exercise was, “Don’t pay attention to boys.”

Deborah Grey June 20, 2016

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If You’re Friends With a Sexual Harasser, You’re Part of the Problem Too

The toxic reaction to Tanushree Dutta’s attempt to share her story of harassment by Nana Patekar underlines how it isn’t just a victim’s responsibility to speak up. It took my friend being publicly accused of harassment for me to see I’d played my part in the crime by not confronting him when I should have.

Sreemoyee Mukherjee June 19, 2016

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#MeToo: Is it Okay to Feel Guilty about Outing a Sexual Harasser?

Days after I outed my abuser at the height of the #MeToo movement last October, I was overcome by gut-wrenching guilt. A big part of it was seeded in my belief that for the most part, people deserve second chances. Were a few unwelcome dirty messages a crime big enough to warrant the obliteration of his public image?

Sonali Kokra June 19, 2016

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With or Without Bikinis, Why Beauty Pageants Need to Go

Pageants like Miss Universe are some of the most dishonest talent shows in the world. They claim to be in search for a well-rounded woman, but always ends up looking more like wet T-shirt contests with a patriotic sash.

Arré Bench June 18, 2016

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“Didn’t Listen to Your Speech But You Looked Pretty”: Is It a Compliment or Is He Just Being Sexist?

The new hire who just presented on “Green transitions and carbon sequestration” gets cornered by one of her colleagues. She’s expecting questions. She gets complimented for her glossy hair instead. Welcome to the world of “benevolent sexism”, it’s even more insidious than its overt counterpart.

Purba Ray June 17, 2016

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Why Women Are Afraid of Calling Out Toxic Women Bosses

In progressive industries like mine, few women want to complain against another woman. How was I going to admit, even to myself, that my powerful female boss was a monster, while simultaneously complaining about the lack of women in leadership positions?

Anonymous June 17, 2016