Being Feminist Column

'Being Feminist' is a new editorial column at FII featuring personal narratives on the inner confrontations and search for clarity about being a feminist.

Why I Was Acting As A ‘Son’ Growing Up And How Babasaheb Empowered Me While Being A Feminist

By Preeti Patil

7 min read | Apr 19, 2023

Embracing The Contradictions: Understanding The Feminist Aspect Of My Identity

By Radhika Gupta

6 min read | Apr 19, 2023

Navigating Arbitrary Domestic Labour Divisions While Being A Feminist

By Sakshi Sharma

5 min read | Apr 18, 2023

How Harry Potter Contributed To My “Not Like Other Girls” Phase While Being A Feminist

By Snehal Sachde

6 min read | Mar 10, 2023

Feminism And The Other Important Life Lessons I Learnt

By Akshaya G Pillai

5 min read | Mar 3, 2023

Gaining Confidence In My Feminist Identity

By Upasana Dandona

6 min read | Mar 1, 2023

Navigating Through The ‘Marriageable Age’ As An Only Child While Being A Feminist

By Elizabeth Isaac

4 min read | Feb 27, 2023

“Just A Domestic Room, Right?”: Being A Feminist In Not So Feminist Domestic Spaces

By Arya Daoo

6 min read | Feb 24, 2023

Cosmetic Issue: To Wear Or Not To Wear Make-up While Being A Feminist

By Tanya Roy

6 min read | Feb 23, 2023

‘Daughters Are Considered Liabilities Compensating For The Absence Of Sons’: Navigating Sexism As The Eldest Daughter While Being Feminist

By Mrittika Mallick

6 min read | Aug 22, 2022

‘Hairstyle Was A Start To Something Greater’: On Personal Choices And Assertion At Home While Being Feminist

By Shuvangi Khadka

6 min read | Aug 8, 2022

‘It Is Not Pleasant To Wish To Look Different’: Navigating Body Shaming And Self-Acceptance While Being Feminist

By Naureen Zaina

5 min read | Jul 25, 2022

‘I Am A Feminist And I Like Makeup’: Navigating Beauty Standards While Being Feminist

By Shuvangi Khadka

6 min read | Jul 11, 2022

‘Are You A Bra-Burning Feminist?’: The Feminist Conflict Of Having To Wear A Bra

By Aradhana Choudhury

5 min read | Jun 27, 2022

‘Does Being A Feminist Mean I Cannot Enjoy Jokes?’: Responding To Sexist Humour While Being Feminist

By Sohini Sengupta

9 min read | Jun 13, 2022