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Media & Pop Culture

Sex in the Media

A child’s perception of sex is tarnished by media exposure, which also fosters the notion that it is evil and filthy. Young adults base their concept of sex in a world that is far from reality because of the comfortable taboo that surrounds sex in our society. Many factors make the connection between sex and the media quite problematic. However, media has also been the only source of information for people whose households rule sex out as filthy and uncultured. Media, therefore, plays a very important role in influencing how sex is portrayed in society and in people’s eyes

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Is Age Really Just a Number?

There has always existed a glaring disparity between how Bollywood treats its male and female actors. The dual role of ageism and sexism in the film industry is becoming increasingly apparent with the female leads having a much shorter, so-called “shelf life” as compared to their male counterparts. Since when did beauty become synonymous with youth? Let’s decode how the two intersect to create a casting bias and exclusionary mindset toward women in cinema. Click here to learn more.

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The Curious Case Of ‘(In)Equality For All’ In Contraceptive Land

In movies and real life, there has always been an apparent discrepancy regarding informed and safe access to contraceptives amongst men, women, and intersex individuals, combined with economic and social status. Read through to find out more about this topic.

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Drag Artists Vs Crossdressers Vs Transgender People : Not As Similar As One Might Think!

So much terminology exists nowadays that many people are not sure how to identify themselves when asked or approached to discuss the lifestyle of someone who comes under the trans umbrella. Read this blog to understand more about how and why these are different from each other.

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What Don Jon Teaches Us About Sex And Relationships

Don Jon delves into the nuances of porn addiction, its association with masculinity and our modern day thinking around sex. Even though it is nearly a decade old, the film provides some useful advice when it comes to its subject matter, and even with its comedy, it packs in an emotional punch. Here’s a look into it.

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The Stonewall Riots And The History Of Pride

The Pride Month has come to an end, but the zeal for LGBTQIA+ Pride will never stop to flourish. Here’s the history of Pride Month.
Pride Month honors the successes of LGBTQ people as well as the decades-long fight for equal justice under the law and for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. But why is June designated as Pride Month? Here’s a look into it.

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