Before we shatter it, it’s important to understand what the glass ceiling actually is. You may have heard the term tossed around in discussions here and there, but it’s more than just a conversation filler. The glass ceiling, according to Merriam-Webster, is “an intangible barrier within a hierarchy that prevents women or minorities from obtaining […]
Section 377 – The Journey to Liberation
The verdict regarding Section 377 on the 6th September 2018 brought with it celebration and overwhelming euphoria across the nation. As we drift away from heteronormativity (the normalisation of heterosexual sexual and romantic relations), you may have some questions. Where did Section 377 even come from? What did it mean for the LGBTQIA+ community? Why […]
Feminism – What It Is and What It Isn’t
If you’re one of those people who say, “I believe in equality, but I’m not a feminist,” then this is for you. Let’s sit down and have a chat (through the screen, of course). A quick look in the dictionary will tell you that feminism is the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of […]
3 Women Freedom Fighters to Celebrate this Independence Day
Today, India celebrates its 72nd Independence Day. While the Gandhis and Nehrus are praised and revered on this day, we often forget some of the women visionaries who paved the way forward for our freedom. Without these pioneers, our freedom struggle may have looked very different. Today, we should not let their legacies be silenced. […]
What Is Intersectional Feminism?
If you follow activist accounts on Instagram or have been reading those opinion pieces on Buzzfeed lately, you may have been confronted with term “intersectional feminism.” We know, feminism is a heavy one already, and now we have to add another complex word to it? But once you learn the correct definition, you’ll realise it’s […]
Men and Menstruation – Why are They Missing from the Conversation?
Our pursuit to track down men who were interested in discussing menstruation was a long and tedious one, but we were able to find some non-menstruators who had a thing or two to say about the absence of men in the overall discourse about menstruation. The burden of menstrual equity has been shouldered by only […]
Menstruating in a Refugee Camp
“When I get my period here, I feel so bad. I ask, ‘Why do I need to get this period?’ There are so many people around, it makes me feel uncomfortable. It’s so awkward and embarrassing.” These are the words used by a young Bangladeshi girl living as a refugee in Kutupalong Refugee Camp in […]
Let’s Talk About Period Sex, Baby
Yes, you read that right. Period. Sex. We can hear the echoing “ewwwww” already. But don’t click away just yet, maybe we can change your mind and erase some period sex myths. We’re in the business of busting taboos, after all. Why don’t you join us? Misconception No. 1 – “It’s painful, no?” A […]
Does Period Poverty Exist in Developed Countries?
Period poverty seems like a phenomenon for “underdeveloped” or “developing countries” – a curse that the “powerful” countries of the world need not endure. Despite the fact that most developed countries have stable systems of menstrual education and an abundance of period products, accessibility still remains a huge problem in many parts of the “developed” […]
Celebrating Your First Period
Every first-period story is different. The phenomenon may be the same but the experience is different – biologically, physically, culturally, and economically. We asked our followers/supporters for their first-period stories. Here are some of them – Benched When I got my first period, I had gone skateboarding with some friends. We were just chilling, I […]