Gender Roles

Living with patriarchy: A negotiation for equality and dignity

With a sense of the crisscrossing realities that we all endure and live with, the everyday ‘patriarchies’ that we encounter are bound to appear equally complex and diverse.

Women in combat roles: Army chief Bipin Rawat's decision is path-breaking, but inherently flawed

A gradual breakdown of the public/private domain is evident in the fact that women are being welcomed into spheres that were previously dominated by men

Haji Ali and entry of women: With one move, Bombay HC has struck at the roots of oppressive religious practices

The bench, however, has granted a six-week stay on the order on a request by the Haji Ali Dargah Trust to enable it to go on appeal before the Supreme Court.

Maneka Gandhi's remark on paternity leave is justified as most men don't perform domestic work

Paternity leave is important in theory because it establishes the fact that child care is the responsibility of both husband and wife. However, Gandhi’s apprehension is also justifiable.

From OLX to Anouk, here's how the ad industry is getting women empowerment all wrong

The new ads by Anouk and OLX do try to break the stereotypes but falter. They end up putting men and women in the same stereotypes they are trying to fight — that the woman's place is at home cooking, or taking care of her child, and the man is the provider.

How to snag an IIT-IIM husband: The definitive guide for the ambitious Indian girl

So ladies, hold your breath, here's your definitive guide to land the perfect eight-digit salary man.