Hon'ble Justice Pratibha Singh advises women lawyers to give up movies, shopping, and parlours to make their mark. I critique her statement.
Category: Gender
Hair Removal And Gender Disparity: No Hair-Splitting, I Promise
Women are expected to follow their body hair removal routines religiously. I ask why? And I ask what if they didn't?
How We Politicise Indian Weddings On The Basis Of Gender
Indian weddings involve a whole lot of gender politics. How is it played out and who is to blame for that? Can something be done about it?
Can An Indian Woman Choose To Be Childless?
Women across the world are speaking up for their reproductive choices. Do Indian women have choices too? And can they choose to be childless?
Men’s Day Went By Quietly in India. Where Was All The Love For Sons?
It was men's day on 19th November. This post is my reflection on how men are given a raw deal by the patriarchal Indian society.
Confession To My Daughter: I Had Wanted A Son
I have a daughter and love her. But it was at her birth that I realized I had wanted a son. Why was that, and how I came to realize it?
My (Prodigal) Daughter Returns: Wants To Wear Makeup Now
My 5-year-old daughter wants to wear makeup. But I was not allowed to when I was her age. What is the right rule for girls wearing makeup?