Patriarchy

A new ASCI report says Indian men are feeling increasingly alienated by outdated portrayals of masculinity. Titled Manifest: Masculinities Beyond the Mask, the study dismantles the ‘Mard’ stereotype and encourages …

The Fair Skin Fallacy in India is not just a media obsession but a societal bias that affects talent, opportunities, and perceptions. Explore how colourism influences Indian culture and why …

The presence of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions is growing, but patriarchal practices like ‘sarpanch pati’ reveal systemic barriers. Discover how women in Panchayats are challenging norms and driving change.

Patriarchy is making a resurgence globally, threatening decades of progress in gender equality. Dive into a critical analysis of the issue and discover how we can challenge these norms to …

The Vagina Museum, the world’s first dedicated to the vagina, challenges outdated patriarchal attitudes and taboos around female genitalia. Its journey highlights the need for more inclusive education on gynaecological …

Radical feminism focuses on dismantling patriarchal systems that perpetuate gender inequality. By targeting societal structures, radical feminists aim to liberate women from oppressive norms and institutions.

Explore the societal pressures faced by single women in their 30s and why they are perfectly fine just the way they are. Discover how patriarchy and outdated labels shape perceptions …

Kate Manne’s ‘Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny’ offers a compelling analysis of how misogyny operates to maintain patriarchal norms and punish women who challenge male dominance.

The Great Indian Kitchen takes us into, well, the kitchen. Specifically, the less glamorous reality of kitchens where someone is always slicing, dicing, cooking, wiping, and cleaning, where that someone …

This article examines the lives of Sita and Draupadi, two iconic women from Indian epics. Despite their differing contexts and experiences, both faced significant challenges and patriarchal oppression. Through their …