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.

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’

By Purandhya

3 min read | Sep 11, 2017

4 Progressive Web Series That Are A Must Watch

By Shivani Bahukhandi

3 min read | Sep 8, 2017

Why The Marathi Show ‘Majhya Navryachi Baayko’ Is Problematic: Freedom For Women Only As Wives

By Pradnya Waghule

5 min read | Aug 25, 2017

Love, Mental Health And Feminism In ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’

By Aishwarya Javalgekar

7 min read | Aug 25, 2017

Pehredaar Piya Ki: Dissecting Pedophilia, Child Marriage And Regressive Gender Roles