Blog Roll
Let India Make Cheap Drugs
David Singh Grewal and Amy Kapczynski for The NY Times Last month, the United States and India announced an important…
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December 15, 2014
JOURNEYING THROUGH SEXUALITY, ACTIVISM AND THE INTERNET
This post was originally posted here. By Njeri Gateru November 9, 2017 — “Do you remember the first time you…
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It’s All about Empowerment at a Nude Photoshoot for a Pornographic Subreddit
This post was originally published in VICE. By: Divya Karthikeyan A Bengaluru woman poses for her lover—and the followers of /r/IndiansGoneWild. Catching…
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Is a Yogini a Female Yogi or a Wild, Erotic Witch?
The answer depends on what feelings are evoked in you by these four words: yogi, wild, erotic and witch. Does “yogi” evoke a sense of tranquillity resulting from letting go? Or does it evoke feelings of righteous puritanism, associated with disgust for sex and sensuality? Are you repulsed by words such as “wild”, “erotic” and “witch”, or intrigued by them?
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April 18, 2017
Introduction to Explore: Stories of Youth & Sexuality
This article was originally published in The Medium. Explore: Stories of Youth & Sexuality Growing up, I was a very…
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July 15, 2020
Interview: ‘Desire is Never Straightforward. In Fact, there is Nothing Straight about Desire at All’
Desire is never straightforward, and it cannot be straitjacketed – in fact, there is nothing straight about desire at all. Any issue dealing with desire, therefore, is wasted if viewed through a monochromatic lens.
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India’s raped comic ‘super hero’ returns to fight acid attacks
“The reason I chose this subject is because there’s a clear co-relation between rape and acid attacks. The patriarchy, the social stigma and the attitude towards victims are the same in both. In fact, I think the lack of empathy for acid attack survivors is ten times more because their scars are visible,” he says.
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November 15, 2016
In the Bonobo World, Female Camaraderie Prevails
Suddenly, three older, high-ranking female bonobos bolted up from below, a furious blur of black fur and swinging limbs and, together with the female in estrus, flew straight for the offending males. The males scattered. The females pursued them. Tree boughs bounced and cracked. Screams on all sides grew deafening.
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April 18, 2017
In Latin America, is there a link between abortion rights and democracy?
Three-quarters of all abortions in Latin America are performed illegally, putting the woman’s life at risk. Together with Africa and…
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December 18, 2017
In Families With Same-Sex Parents, The Kids Are All Right
The researchers also concluded there was no evidence that children raised by a single parent or same-sex couples were less competent or well-rounded than other children. If anything, studies of single-parent families show these men and women are more flexible in their parenting styles than they are given credit for.
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In dealing with other people’s trauma, India’s mental health workforce is battling burnout
India has a severe shortage of mental health professionals and the experiences of counsellors like Kapoor raise the question of whether there is a wave of therapist burnout in the country. Unfortunately, there has been no research to indicate the extent of the problem in India.
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I Needed A ‘Safe Space’ To Be Believed And Heard. So, This Is What I Did
This post was originally posted here. 30th September, 2020 Shorya Mittal TW: Mentions of sexual harassment. It was the last…
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November 16, 2020
I DELETE MYSELF: ANONYMITY AND SEXUALITY ONLINE
Cyberspace has given the queer woman a chance to problematize the existing gender and sexual identities which, like any identity, is not static. It allows her to create and occupy spaces which will give her freedom and power in a way that the misogynistic physical world cannot provide.
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August 14, 2020
I Am A Canvas Of My Experiences: An Individuality Beyond The Stereotypes
This article was originally published in the YKA 27th June, 2020 More from Aditya Singh With time and maturity of…
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How young Kashmiris are finding love in the time of conflict and curfew
The internet is playing a major role in activism in the Valley, and love and relationships too Onaiza Drabu Since…
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