Hira Naaz
Hira is a part-time researcher-writer and full-time existentialist. She passionately consumes philosophy, literature and cinema. Her areas of interest include World Literature, Sexuality Studies, Women's Writing and Post-colonial Studies.
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The ‘Aunty’ Body And All That Follows
In the Indian imagination, an ‘Aunty’ is a middle-aged, usually fat woman who is married and has children. Young women, especially unmarried ones, either do not want to associate with the term or are expected to steer clear of it.
Mahasweta Devi’s Draupadi As A Symbol Of Subaltern Defiance
In Draupadi, Devi presents a strong woman who despite being marginalised and exploited, transgresses conventional sexual and societal standards.
A Brief Summary Of The Second Wave Of Feminism
The Second Wave of feminism is usually demarcated from the 1960s to the late 1980s. It was a reaction to women returning to their roles as housewives and mothers after the Second World War.
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These Are The 15 Women Who Helped Draft The Indian Constitution
On this Republic Day, let us take a look at the fifteen powerful women who helped draft the Indian Constitution.
Gender Roles And Stereotyping In ‘To Kill A Mockingbird’
To Kill a Mockingbird covers several themes that are often uncomfortable to encounter and explore, such as racism and loss of innocence.
A Brief Summary Of The Second Wave Of Feminism
The Second Wave of feminism is usually demarcated from the 1960s to the late 1980s. It was a reaction to women returning to their roles as housewives and mothers after the Second World War.
