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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Very low voter turnout in six districts of eastern Nagaland amid shutdown over statehood demand
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Can BJP use Ram as a campaign tool during the election?
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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: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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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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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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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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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game