Pop Culture Archives

In this section find critical feminist analysis of pop culture in India and South Asia in the form of stories, images, videos, photos and reviews.

Why We Need More Love Stories Like The ‘Other’ Love Story

By Siddhi Pathak

2 min read | Feb 5, 2018

The Problematic Representation Of Brown People In American Screens

By Chandrika Manjunath

4 min read | Feb 2, 2018

‘Feminist’ Film Marketing Strategies Miss The Whole Point Of Feminism

By Shrishti Malhotra

4 min read | Jan 30, 2018

Television And Its Cheap Thrills (Also Called ‘Entertainment’)

By Arshie Qureshi

4 min read | Jan 5, 2018

A Feminist Reading Of Thor: Ragnarok

By Bageshri Savyasachi

4 min read | Nov 15, 2017

So, Just How Progressive Is AIB?

By Tanika Godbole

3 min read | Nov 7, 2017

Dear Bollywood, When Will You Cater To The Female Gaze?

By Shruti Janardhan

6 min read | Nov 7, 2017

Why I Am Not So Fond Of F.R.I.E.N.D.S Anymore

By Shinjinee Mishra

6 min read | Oct 27, 2017

Our Top 5 Favourite Female Friendships In Bollywood

By Sunaina Bose

5 min read | Oct 18, 2017

Vitamin Stree: Fit Is Not A Body Type

By Bageshri Savyasachi

2 min read | Oct 3, 2017

The F-word And Stand-Up Comedy

By Guest Writer

4 min read | Sep 25, 2017

The Handmaid’s Tale Is No Dystopia

By Christina Thomas Dhanraj

3 min read | Sep 22, 2017

Bolna Aunty Aau Kya: The Mysterious Lure of ‘Cringe-Pop’

By Avantika Tewari

6 min read | Sep 14, 2017

The Bollywood Diva Song: Madwomen In Bollywood’s Attic

By Purandhya

3 min read | Sep 14, 2017

A Review Of AIB’s ‘A Woman’s Besties’