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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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Find Yourself Having Pain “Down There”? – All About Vaginismus

Have you been experiencing extreme tightness or a stinging sensation when you try to have penile-vaginal intercourse, insert a finger or even a tampon in your vagina? You might have something called ‘vaginismus’! Keep reading for more info!

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Are you a Fake Feminist? Here’s how to tell

Ever found yourself furiously typing away a reply at an internet troll’s sexist joke? Have you taken a moment to reflect on how you might have reacted if it was the same ill-intended joke made by a close friend of yours? Most people choose not to retaliate, and therein lies the problem. Let’s take a thoughtful deep dive into this topic. Read on!

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Are You “Looksmaxxing” Your Way To Money, Romance, and Success?

Looksmaxxing is the latest trend that has been taking over social media to ” encourage” young boys and men to improve their physical features to become society’s “ideal” version of a man. This article does a deep dive into looksmaxxing, and if there’s any truth behind this popular idea.

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Why is justice mostly delayed?

Is Justice Biased? It is frustrating, right? The way justice takes so long sometimes (most times)? At school, if you misbehave with a teacher, you’re immediately punished—kicked out of class, parents called.

But in other situations, why does justice take so long to come? To the point where you feel like punching the wall, painting public walls with slogans, and screaming WE NEED JUSTICE on national television…

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