Bleeding Goddess
An evocative, woman-centric protest poem, by Dr Pratima, exclusively for Different Truths You are born of blood, my blood – the small red droplets of creation, which weave into...
Karwachauth: An Epitome of Tradition or Patriarchy?
Indian festivals based on marriage, the observance of Karwachauth, of Teej, Chhath, Vat Savitri, etc. are all centred on longevity – not of women but men. Patriarchy is insidiously...
Celebrating International Day of the Girl Child Amidst the Swirl of Leaping Gender-Violence
Despite celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child, gender-related violence is on the rise, rues Pratima. An exclusive for Different Truths. The International Day of the Girl Child...
Writing Through the Woman’s Body
In a world swayed by patriarchy, the body of a woman has been objectified in mythology, literature and in visual media, rues Pratima. An exclusive for Different Truths. The...
The Ideology of Ecofeminism and its Relevance
Dr Pratima draws parallels between Nature and women and deliberates in favour of Ecofeminism. An exclusive for Different Truths. From time immemorial, Nature has been represented as having...
From Gendered to Gender-Inclusive Language
The character of a person is perceived by the language she/he speaks, by her/ his choice of words. Pratima highlights the shift from gendered to gender-inclusive language, in this column,...
