Sexual Violence in Indian Society: Uma Chakravarti-6th Anuradha Ghandy Memorial Lecture
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#Selfiewithdaughter and the continuing social violence, sexism and misogyny of the Bhakts!
कानून ही नहीं, समाज भी जिम्मेदार – मैत्रेयी पुष्पा
बदायूं में दो कम उम्र बहनों के साथ हुए बलात्कार और फिर हत्या की घटनाओं के बाद भारत के लगभग सभी हिस्सों से बच्चियों और औरतों के यौन उत्पीड़न की खबरें मिल रही हैं। यहां तक कि संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासचिव बान की मून और अमेरिका ने भी इन घटनाओं का संज्ञान लिया है और इनकी तीखी निंदा की है। आखिर यह समस्या गहराती क्यों जा … Continue reading कानून ही नहीं, समाज भी जिम्मेदार – मैत्रेयी पुष्पा
Melting feminism, religion and revolution with folk music: Anusheh Anadil
Skeptic, rebel, mother, lover, dreamer, poet, designer, singer. Anusheh’s search for an understanding of the world has brought her close to the music, art, and philosophy that lie at the roots of her birthplace. Bangladesh’s powerful folks arts and spirituality have become the canvas for Anusheh’s musical and artistic journey. Vocal and guitar support: Palki Ahmad [This talk is recorded on September 21st 2013 at … Continue reading Melting feminism, religion and revolution with folk music: Anusheh Anadil
Judith Butler : Q & A with UBC Faculty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ECjyoU6kGA Published on Dec 20, 2012 Dr. Judith Butler has a follow-up discussion with UBC Faculty at the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies at UBC after delivering the spring 2012 Wall Exchange lecture at the Vogue Theatre in downtown Vancouver on May 24, 2012. Watch highlights from the lecture here: http://youtu.be/b1GQ363PbtI Watch the full lecture here: http://youtu.be/v-bPr7t4tgA The Wall Exchange is a community program … Continue reading Judith Butler : Q & A with UBC Faculty
We should all be feminists: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Why I’M A Feminist
You Go Girl ! – Tasleema Nasreen
They said—take it easy… Said—calm down… Said—stop talkin’…Said—shut up….They said—sit down…. Said—bow your head… Said—keep on cryin’, let the tears roll… What should you do in response? You should stand up now Should stand right up Hold your back straight Hold your head high… You should speak Speak your mind Speak it loudly Scream! You should scream so loud that they must run for cover.They will say—’You are shameless!’ When you hear that, just laugh… They will … Continue reading You Go Girl ! – Tasleema Nasreen
How feminism became capitalism’s handmaiden – and how to reclaim it
By – Nancy Fraser A movement that started out as a critique of capitalist exploitation ended up contributing key ideas to its latest neoliberal phase ‘We should break the spurious link between our critique of the family wage and flexible capitalism by militating for a form of life that de-centres waged work and valorises unwaged activities, including – but not only – carework.’ Photograph: Robert … Continue reading How feminism became capitalism’s handmaiden – and how to reclaim it
Is Your Beloved Daughter Ready to get Married? – Bhavya Tripathi
If you are friends with me on Facebook, you might have seen my latest update where I shared an ad for a bridal course, on how to be the perfect wife for future brides. For those of you who aren’t here it is: My gut reaction, when I saw this ad, was my usual feminist ranting: “How dare they trivialize women as just wives, or … Continue reading Is Your Beloved Daughter Ready to get Married? – Bhavya Tripathi
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