Identity - Different Truths

March 30, 2024
Candice Louisa Daquin
Book Review, History & Culture, Identity

“The Best of the Scribes of Heru” Empowers Black Writers

Candice reviews “The Best of the Scribes of Heru – Vol. 1,” an anthology celebrating unfiltered Black writers’ experiences, challenging stereotypes, exclusively for Different Truths. This first volume, The...

March 15, 2024
Dr. Shaivya Singh
Education, Gender, Identity, LGBTQIA+

Drag Queen Vernacular: Unique Expressions of the LGBTQIA+ Community

Shaivya explores the complex relationship between language, identity, and self-expression for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQIA+) individuals, exclusively for Different Truths. Language is more than just a...

March 9, 2024
Arindam Roy
Cover Story, Gender, Identity

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in a Changing World

International Women’s Day 2024 theme is “Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in a Changing World.” India journeys toward gender equality, despite ongoing challenges, celebrates victories, opines Arindam, exclusively for Different...

February 23, 2024
Dr. Shaivya Singh
Education, Gender, Identity

Deepening Acceptance: A Focus on Gender-Inclusive Pronouns is Must

Shaivya’s article advocates for gender-inclusive pronouns in primary education, emphasising their impact on mental well-being and creating safe spaces, exclusively for Different Truths. The concepts of ‘gender’ and ‘identity’...

February 7, 2024
Dr. Shaivya Singh
Dissent, Gender, Identity

Spotlight: The Cultural & Historical Roots of Gendered Profanity

Dr. Shaivya explores the relationship between language, gender, and profanity, highlighting its role in challenging traditional gender roles, exclusively for Different Truths. Language is a mirror that reflects societal...

August 3, 2023
Dr Surabhi
Identity, Short Story, Tribute

A Daughter Reflects on Her Father’s Legacy

Dr Surabhi tells us about Pamilla, who revisits her childhood home while thinking back on her late father, cherished moments and the void left behind, exclusively for Different Truths....

July 25, 2023
Aryama Bhattacharya
Identity, Politics

Postcolonial Maharashtra and Bengal’s Political Societies, Identity & Urban Dynamics

Aryama in a demographic study examines political societies, governmentality, and naming in Maharashtra and Bengal’s postcolonial metropolises—exclusively for Different Truths The Shiv Sena in Maharashtra, after four decades of...

February 27, 2023
Swati Kumar
History & Culture, Identity, Tribes

Orishas: The Supernatural Deities in the Yoruba Religion

Swati discusses the Orishas, the supernatural spirits and central characters of several African and African diasporic faiths– exclusively for Different Truths. “Mama used to say that in the beginning,...

February 13, 2023
Swati Kumar
History & Culture, Identity, Tribes

Yorubas Live Through Music and Dance

Music and dancing are integral parts of the Yoruba way of life. Sango might have communicated with his worshippers via dancing, opines Swati – exclusively for Different Truths. Kòkòrò tó...

January 30, 2023
Swati Kumar
History & Culture, Identity, Tribes

The Masquerades of Yorubaland

Masquerades have supernatural powers, and the costumes and masks are considered totems of the Nigerian tribes, states Swati – exclusively for Different Truths. À ń pe gbẹ́nàgbẹ́nà ẹyẹ àkókó ń yọjú –...

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