Patriarchy

Tamil Nadu’s Thaimaman scheme gives babies born in government hospitals a one-gram gold ring. The benefit has value, but the State’s decision to cast itself as a “maternal uncle” raises …

Internalised misogyny is not women hating women for no reason. It is what happens when women absorb sexist beliefs from society and begin applying them to themselves and other women. …

The 4B Movement is built on four refusals — no marriage, no dating, no sex, no childbirth. This essay unpacks what it means, where it comes from, and why India …

2025 made the backlash against women’s rights impossible to ignore. Yet it also proved something else: patriarchy is not inevitable. This editorial tracks where women pushed back, what those wins …

A caste certificate is not just paperwork. It is access, protection, and recognition. A Supreme Court push in December 2025 strengthens the case for caste certification based on a mother’s …

When women’s earnings cross a visible threshold, resistance softens and respect grows. This commentary unpacks the honour–income trade-off, the 90-day tipping point, and what it takes to move families—and society—forward.

A new ASCI report says Indian men are feeling increasingly alienated by outdated portrayals of masculinity. Titled Manifest: Masculinities Beyond the Mask, the study dismantles the ‘Mard’ stereotype and encourages …

The Fair Skin Fallacy in India is not just a media obsession but a societal bias that affects talent, opportunities, and perceptions. Explore how colourism influences Indian culture and why …

The presence of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions is growing, but patriarchal practices like ‘sarpanch pati’ reveal systemic barriers. Discover how women in Panchayats are challenging norms and driving change.

Patriarchy is making a resurgence globally, threatening decades of progress in gender equality. Dive into a critical analysis of the issue and discover how we can challenge these norms to …