‘Intelligent’ TV Shows Disappoint Asexual, Aromantic And LGBTQ Spectrum
Linking asexual and aromantic nature of both of them to asocial and arrogant behavior, makes aromantics and asexuals look cold-hearted machines.
Film Review: Rafiki – To Love Or Not No To Love, When Love Is...
Rafiki revolves the themes of love– one which defies all societal norms. It asks questions of who gets to choose whom one should love.
How Has Bollywood Misrepresented The Hijra Community?
We still await films that represent the hijra community realistically and respectfully, we cannot deny that a revolution has begun, and we have a long, long way to go.
Coming Out As A Trans Man: Sometimes A Lifelong Process
Individuals do not move through the coming out process at the same speed. The process is very personal. Sometimes it is a continuing, lifelong process.
Resistance and Hope: LGBTQ+ Rights In The New Decade
Editor’s Note: This month, that is January 2020, FII’s #MoodOfTheMonth is Resistance and Hope, where we invite various articles on people's thoughts on the topic- what resistance...
Gender Neutral Residences: A Guide For Creating Safer Spaces
In the month of December 2018, Ashoka University introduced gender-neutral washrooms to provide safer spaces to the LGBTQ community.
14 Queer Moments That Made 2019 Memorable
2019 witnessed both highs and lows for the queer community. Despite increasing representation and public visibility for LGBTQIA+ people, the draconian Trans Bill was passed that seriously impacts the lives of transgender people in India.
Interview With Bindumadhav Khire On Media’s Coverage Of LGBTQ+ Issues | #GBVInMedia
Pune-based queer activist Bindumadhav Khire talks about the media reportage of sexual violence in the LGBTQ+ community.
Film Review: Fire —On Queering Love And Beyond
Fire revolves around the relationship between two women, namely Sita and Radha played by Nandita Das and Shabana Azmi, respectively.
Queering Fashion: Indian Fashion Industry Is Rejecting Gender Binary
Queering fashion trends are not so inclusive of those who do not have the financial and cultural capital to access these designer labels.
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Why Is Sex Or Sexuality Education In Indian Schools Still A Taboo?
It has often been observed that there is lack of awareness not only with regard to ‘homosexuality’ but also ‘menstruation’. In spite of having discussions around teenage pregnancy, there is also a lack of awareness around safe sex.
COVID-19: A Feminist Killjoy’s Rant On Toxic Productivity In The Academy
The constant demand and supply of ‘productivity’ in academia, the thumb rule of survival: “publish or perish” is not only problematic but dangerously harmful.
Genda Phool: Misogyny In Songs Continue Despite #MeToo Along With Plagiarism
All of them have a certain degree of sexism and misogyny reflected in their lyrics and portrayed in their videos. Badshah’s (or is it?) Genda Phool is no exception.