Everyday Sexism
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Bois Locker Room: India’s entitled children need forums to challenge their misogyny and casteism
The members of the online chat group are a microcosm of our hierarchical, illiberal society. We need an open, honest conversation about this.
Radha Khan
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Malaysia to revise textbook that asks girls to ‘protect the modesty of their genitals’ or risk shame
The textbook is meant for nine-year-olds.
Scroll Staff
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Superman without tights, Spider-Man in a thong: An Indian lampoons the sexism of comic book covers
Tired of hyper-sexualised depiction of female superheroes on comic book covers, a graphic design student turns the tables by objectifying male superheroes.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Headless Women of Hollywood: A social media project highlights the faceless women in movie posters
In an interview, Marcia Belsky discusses her unique project and why Hollywood is very much a boys’ club.
Soumya Rao
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Biased technology: Why the IT industry needs lessons in social theory
Inattention to social knowledge becomes all too apparent when algorithms fail in their real-life application.
Jess Bier, Aeon
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Women have a large presence in Kerala’s local government bodies, but it’s often men who run the show
Politics in the coastal state is a masculine affair at all levels.
TA Ameerudheen
Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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What should the graphics for a news report on rape look like? #RedrawMisogyny has some ideas
Often, images depict the survivor cowering in the centre, as perpetrators lurk menacingly over her.
Chanpreet Khurana
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TVF case: What are the legal implications of using social media to allege sexual harassment?
More and more women are using social media platforms to speak out against sexual abuse. What are the pros and cons of this strategy?
Aarefa Johari
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TVF molestation charges raise questions about lack of sexual harassment policies in media start-ups
Several women associated with web entertainment firm The Viral Fever have used social media to make allegations about the company's founder.
Aarefa Johari
The Reel
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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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After 16 years of fighting red tape and religion, women still can’t visit a Kerala peak
The state Forest Department says it can’t ensure women’s safety in the forests of Agasthya Hill.
TA Ameerudheen
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A small group of campaigners is attacking sexism in Europe’s largest-selling newspaper
Stop Bild Sexism is aimed at rooting out topless models from the tabloid’s pages, and at ending sexist representations of women in the media.
Bhavya Dore
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Why women (and men) are speaking out against all-male 'manel' discussions
In New York, digital expert Sree Sreenivasan is the latest to take a pledge against all-male panel discussions. Indian professionals weigh in on the debate.
Aarefa Johari
The Field
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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May