Tag: Feminist
Sexual Violence in Indian Society: Uma Chakravarti-6th Anuradha Ghandy Memorial Lecture
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Sometimes I Say I’m Married, Sometimes I Pretend I’m Not
This summer, I went on two very different reporting trips. One was to Austin, Texas, where I mostly hung out with conservative, Christian, stay-at-home PTA moms. Seemingly the only thing I, a 30-year-old lefty feminist from New York City, had in common with these women was the fact that we were married. One casual mention of my husband and they “got” me. In their eyes, … Continue reading Sometimes I Say I’m Married, Sometimes I Pretend I’m Not
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
Why I’M A Feminist
Swaang – Maa Nee Meri
ENGLISH TRANSLATION of ‘ Maa Nee Meri’ Mixed in every morsel, What was that chant you kept repeating? In the garb of concern and worry, Why was fear the only virtue I learnt of your teaching? Mother, I will not fear Mother, I will not become you. Drown! I shall drown, but not succumb into swimming with the tide; Walk! I shall close these eyes … Continue reading Swaang – Maa Nee Meri
मैं 60 साल की उम्र में भी किसी के इश्क में पड़ सकती हूं – Manisha Pandey
मेरी वॉल पर आज सुबह किसी ने कमेंट किया कि “मनीषा रोज़ एक बॉयफ्रेंड को एक्सपोज़ कर रही हो! कितने और?” क्या हिम्मत है? इस बहादुरी पर तो क्राउन मिलना चाहिए। सवाल ये नहीं है कि उसने “मुझसे” ये सवाल पूछा, बल्कि सवाल ये है कि मर्द किसी भी स्त्री से इतने हक और अहंकार के साथ ऐसे सवाल कैसे पूछ लेते हैं? मैं अकसर … Continue reading मैं 60 साल की उम्र में भी किसी के इश्क में पड़ सकती हूं – Manisha Pandey
Petition to Withdraw the ‘Golden Mother’ Award by the University of Calicut
To Prof. M. Abdul Salam, Vice-Chancellor, University of Calicut Members of the Syndicate, University of Calicut The University of Calicut has recently announced the institution of a ‘Golden Mother Award,’ with the stated objective of highlighting “the contribution of mothers to societal development and nation building and to provide exemplary models to youngsters.” Mothers in the age group of 50+ and who are actively contributing … Continue reading Petition to Withdraw the ‘Golden Mother’ Award by the University of Calicut
तरूण तेजपाल मिलान कुंदेरा को पढ़ते थे – Manisha Pandey
इंडिया टुडे में तरूण तेजपाल पर कवर स्टोरी छपी है। कल ऑफिस में वो स्टोरी पढ़ रही थी। अचानक एक लाइन पर मेरी आंखें रुक गईं। स्टोरी बताती है उस जवान, टैलेंटेड, निहायत काबिल तरूण तेजपाल के बारे में जो एडिटिंग के कामों के बीच ऑफिस में बैठकर मिलान कुंदेरा को पढ़ता रहता था। मिलान कुंदेरा ? मिलान कुंदेरा मतलब कि द जोक? अनबिअरेबल लाइटनेस … Continue reading तरूण तेजपाल मिलान कुंदेरा को पढ़ते थे – Manisha Pandey
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