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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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Why are concerns being raised about the Election Commission’s voter turnout data?
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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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: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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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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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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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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Badminton, Thomas Cup 2024: India finish second in Group C following loss to Indonesia
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad