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GI Jane is a crude, clumsy attempt to show a ‘woman’s perspective’ on being in the military, that ruined Demi...

GI Jane is a crude, clumsy attempt to show a ‘woman’s perspective’ on being in the military, that ruined Demi...

The persistence of traditional gender norms in housework: interview with Professor Anne McMunn
by Ian Sinclair
Morning Star
24 August 2019

This is the second in a series titled Against Aachaaram: A Dossier from Malayalam on Kafila. The note on Lalithambika Antharjanam is by J Devika. The excerpt from her story Vidhibalam (The Power of Fate) is translated by GEORVIN JOSEPH. Lalitambika Antharjanam (1909-1987) was the first Malayali woman to achieve prominence in the field of … Continue reading Against Aachaaram: Lalitambika Antharjanam →

Guest post by KAUSHAL BODWAL In August 2018, it came to my knowledge that a few of my pictures wearing sarees were circulating in my extended family’s WhatsApp group. Phone calls from home regarding my “obscene” behaviour were followed by a shift in the entire conversation towards my having some illness that needed to be … Continue reading Queerness as disease – a continuing narrative in 21st century India: Kaushal Bodwal →

Marianne Williamson says it is "unacceptable" for the Trump administration to consider pulling troops out of Afghanistan, because we need to ensure "the rights and protection of women" who were abused by the Taliban.

Guest Post by PANCHALI RAY In the month of August, 2016, Irom Sharmila Chanu, also known as the ‘Iron Lady’ and ‘Mengoubi’ (the fair one) announced that she would break her 16 year long hunger fast, which she commenced  as a protest against the imposition of AFSPA (Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act) by the Indian … Continue reading From revered icon to unruly subject – Irom Sharmila and the politics of gender: Panchali Ray →

Guest Post by AFIYA ZIA A year ago, Pakistan’s national elections brought in a new government led by the Pakistan Tehreeq e Insaf (PTI) and headed by the former-cricketer-turned politician, Imran Khan. Khan had been drifting in the political wilderness for 22 years, waiting for providence to appoint him Prime Minister. As the 2018 elections … Continue reading The Politics of Piety in Naya Pakistan: Afiya Zia →

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It’s a short one tonight, but it is a really solid one, let me tell you. We have a great collection of topics for the opening and then we’re welcoming JayDyer to the show for his second appearance. The topic of this evening’s call will mainly focus on the link between the goddess and the rise in witchcraft – a relationship that is proudly flaunted, as long-time listeners of this show know all too well.