The Big Bang Theory Is An Epic Failure, At Least When It Comes To Challenging Stereotypes

Hollywood sitcoms are all the rage in India. And not without good reason. They have brought to the comfort of our living rooms the carefully packaged “American dream”, which is…

You Might Have Loved These ‘Funny’ Movies, But They Are Actually Pretty Fucked Up

Often, we don’t spare a second thought to the things we choose to laugh at, especially when it comes to mainstream visual media. There are so many “comedies” that, in the name of raking in…

What Went Wrong When The Men In These Bollywood Movies Tried To Explain Feminism

Bollywood, the second largest film industry in the world, has always had a dodgy history with its depiction of women. Its female characters have been often one-dimensional, stereotypical…

Marital Blues: How Indian Men Are Also Pressured Into Getting Married

India’s respectable cultural tradition of revering elders has several shortcomings. The most personal way in which Indians experience this is when it comes to marriage. Both men and women lack agency when it…

The FAQueer Series: 12 Things I’m Asked Because I’m A LESBIAN

The L in LGBTQIA+.

Lesbian is a term used to refer to female homosexuals. You’ll be most likely to hear this word as part of the sentence, “I’m not a lesbian!” from straight women/allies and queer…

Can Sex Work Be Empowering For Women: A Walk Through Amsterdam’s Red Light District

Recently as I walked down Amsterdam’s red light district, I saw row upon row of glass windows that displayed women the same way clothing boutiques display their latest fashions. The women…