Isheeta Sharma
Isheeta is a features writer, a student of History and a prospective student of Gender Studies. She enjoys reading historical fiction, philosophy, gender theory and sipping coffee in quiet corners.
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Geeli Pucchi: Exploring The Messiness Of Caste And Sexuality
Films like Geeli Pucchi are one of those rare opportunities where one can engage with stories that are close to home and heart.
How Do Marital Adornments Impact Women’s Lives?
When Deepika's character in Om Shanti Om asks the question, ‘ek chutki sindoor ki keemat tum kya jaano, Ramesh babu’, all we have to say is ‘keemat jo bhi ho, mehenga toh aurat ko hi padta hain.’
Cilappatikaram And The Idea Of Chastity Embodied By Kannaki
Cilappatikaram is an interesting piece of literature that makes a woman the lead of the story. More than that, she ends up defending her husband and “winning” him back in some ways. But how feminist can we call this story?
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These Are The 15 Women Who Helped Draft The Indian Constitution
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Anaahat (2003): Niyog Pratha & Women’s Sexual Freedom In Amol Palekar’s Film
Amol Palekar's movie Anaahat (2003), a Marathi film (Anaahat means Eternity), poses several questions about Niyog Pratha and emphasises on a woman's choice to explore her sexual freedom.