My idea of feminism
I was always a lazy girl, at least the way my mom looked at it. I preferred reading in bed or writing poetry or doing my homework or playing with […]
Category Archives: Women
An Ode to Women!
And a Message to Men Ever wondered why the word ‘beautiful’ is used to describe women all the time? You don’t call a man beautiful. Do you? And if you […]
A Night in the History of Kashmir
I read about a woman and her anguish. I read about her fear and apprehension. It bruised my heart. It marred my soul. And I felt feeble and powerless; as […]
Because He Is A Boy!
I was sixteen when my parents told me that we had guests over at my aunt’s place; guests from Pakistan. I was pretty keyed up because I have always been […]
The Topless Protests: FEMEN!
FEMEN is a Ukrainian Feminist Group which has been gaining popularity for its radical ideas and the manner in which the members of the group campaign. I read about their […]
What’s Better: Jolie Or Her Breasts?
A few days back when I read about Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy, I was in awe. It was more of an inspiring, astounding and applauding expression (the awe, I mean) […]
The World Of Sexual Abuse…
I have read umpteen stories about sexual abuse; many of them here on WordPress and several others in newspapers and magazines. There have been abundant discussions with and revelations by […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
This Sunday is Mothers’ Day. I am not very sure if these days hold any relevance for me. In general I do not need a special day to talk about […]
Trokosi: The Custom of Ritual Servitude!
I have been reading a lot about Women lately owing to a certain interview that I am supposed to attend for a post-graduation in Women’s Studies. While going through some […]
The Story of Women : Turkey!
“Don’t talk behind my back. Don’t play with my honour.” When I read these lines, I could not avert myself from reading the story of Nevin Yildirim. This name might […]
