Let us talk of 'celebrating' Women's Day when we have the right to identity, the right to menstrual hygiene and the right to orgasm.
No, a hijab does not automatically equal oppression.
March 8 is a day to strengthen the fight against the 21st century struggles where women are still vying for equality, choice, freedom, peace and justice.
It cannot be such a difficult thing to pass the bill when all parties agree that more women are needed in the (legislative) Houses.
The fact that women have to reach the last court of appeal to get justice says a lot about our society.
Even decades after Independence, no significant challenge has yet been mounted for women’s rights in Indian politics.
Whether it is at home or school or work, our opinions and decisions are constantly undermined.
Feminism does not mean feminine, it means equality.
Given the communal connotations it has become embroiled in, the UCC can't be used as a tool for making personal laws gender just.
If women’s groups have consistently fought for change, the Indian State has not covered itself in glory where women are concerned.
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