Male Privilege And Entitlement In India – A 101 Explainer Piece
Being born a heterosexual male immediately entitles you to a set of privileges you never signed up for. Male privilege is one of them.
Are Men Oppressed Too? Understanding Oppression Through Marilyn Frye
While men too face disadvantages in the patriarchal system, can we call it “oppression”? Marilyn Frye answers these in her work 'Oppression'.
The “Progressive Husband” And Benevolent Patriarchy On Quora
Isn't it great when a progressive husband "allows" you a day of rest every week? Deconstructing a Quora post reeking of benevolent patriarchy.
To The Straight Gender Binary Men Using The #MeToo Handle
Rape culture doesn’t affect cishet gender binary men in the same manner that it affects us (but it does affect them).
101 On Solidarity: What Does It Even Mean?
With people using the word solidarity now more than usual, let's examine what the word means, and what is the goal of solidarity?
The #NotAllMen Video By AskMen India Is What Male Entitlement Looks Like
The #NotAllMen video by AskMen India coddles men and make them seem like they are not mature enough to understand the complexity of the situation.
5 Things To Tell A Woman Who Says “You Know, Men Have It Tough...
I've wondered how it'd feel to give a woman who fails to recognise male privilege and thinks men have it tough, a course in Patriarchy 101.
Privilege 101: Your Handy Primer To Oppression And Privilege
Discourses of identity politics and minority rights are often peppered with the words 'privilege' and 'oppression.' So what does privilege really mean?
Privilege And The City Feminist: On My Right To Speak Up
Do I have no right to talk about women's issues because of my privilege, & because I hadn't actually experienced the worst of the worst?
White Mediocrity v/s PoC Excellence: A Thinkpiece
From makeup to movies to even lingerie brands with their skewered understanding of the word 'nude', the message is loud and clear. If you, God forbid, possess more melanin than some, then you're going to have a tough time, and there is nothing you can do about it at all.
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Power Of Misogynist Intellectuals: Jordan Peterson & His Indian Allies
The Canadian psychologist, Jordan Peterson kicked up a storm with his seemingly compelling arguments against feminism, political correctness, and more.
Dear Media, Use These New Stock Images To Depict Rape Instead! | #GBVinMedia
FII ran a crowdsourced art campaign to create new stock images for the media to use when covering incidents of gender-based violence.
Why Is Marriage An Ultimatum For Women?
A man at a higher position, who has rejected the idea of marriage is looked at like a saint whereas an unmarried woman with the same status would always be the topic of gossip.