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Media & Pop Culture

 Lights, Camera, Consent: Bollywood’s new narrative

Bollywood’s idea of romance has long revolved around drama, grandeur, and a touch of chaos. But today, a quieter, more meaningful star has entered the love story—consent. From Band Baaja Baaraat, where Bittoo pauses for Shruti’s nod before their first kiss, to Ek Main Aur Ek Tu, which redefines love as respect and space, Bollywood is embracing clarity over clichés.

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Rated R for Ridiculous: How the Media Spins the Truth

Media often lacks proper sex education, with rom-coms and social media spreading harmful stereotypes. Mainstream porn and lack of representation contribute to the issue. To combat this, it’s essential to have media literacy and fact-based sex education. The best advice comes from genuine conversations and reliable sources, rather than trending hashtags.

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A silhouette of a couple standing together in front of a large, warm yellow circle on a dark background. Surrounding them are abstract outlines of faces, suggesting a connection to community or societal issues, with a focus on tradition and togetherness.

Why do we need “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”?

Why do we observe an entire month as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”? A recent pan-India survey shows a drop in combined physical and sexual violence from 31% to 29% over five years, but this rate is still unacceptably high.
Will such observance bear fruits, or are they in danger of being just another social media trend? Read on to know more.

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The Continuum of GBV: Illustration

Gender Based Violence as a Continuum: Thappad to Darlings

The dynamics of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) can be understood by employing Liz Kelly’s conceptual framework of a continuum of sexual violence. Would you like to see how? Let’s break it down with two Bollywood movies: Darlings and Thappad.

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Octo-boob-er: The Imperfect Sisters We Love and Protect!

As October rolls in, let’s shine a spotlight on our incredible, imperfect sisters—our breasts! These beautiful symbols of femininity deserve more than just a passing glance; they embody strength, resilience, and empowerment. This month isn’t just about pretty pink ribbons; it’s a celebration of unity and awareness, reminding us that we can make a difference together. So, let’s embrace our bodies, perform those self-checks, and engage in conversations that inspire change.

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