It is intangible. It is not always visible. It is not always obvious. It is not always interpreted correctly. Not all are aware about its cause-effect scenarios. It is not talked about openly everywhere. It is oftenly a hushed topic. It is the topic of mental health issues. Even if the World Health Organisation has …
Where can the issue of mental health be found in our laws? Read More »
Of all the shame reserved for women in our patriarchal world (which is abundant), a major portion is reserved for single women and mostly single mothers, with no faults of their own. Single women are typically referred to the women separated from their spouses or abandoned by them or divorced or widows and also those …
Has the law been aiding single mothers and children? Read More »
We might be aware that the sidewalks we walk on are places for some people to base their lives on. While we rant about the footpaths being congested by vendors occupying the spaces, those sellers feel grateful for that little space which helps them earn their living. People who are not able to afford rented …
Be it the taunts from our family about our lifestyle or our relatives’ comments on how we choose to dress up. Be it the ragging we face in schools because we seemed different from the crowd or be it being catcalled for choosing to be ourselves in college. Be it being subjected to workplace humiliation …
Among various life forms are animals and among them, the most vulnerable seem the domesticable but not domesticated ones, that is, stray dogs and cats. They are the most vulnerable category in a sense that they have to survive in a constant environment of threat from their fellow cohabitors, that is, we humans. Although we …
Do stray animals fall within the purview of the law? Read More »
Pink isn’t a colour. It’s a symbol for girlhood. Boys aren’t built for household chores. Girls are ‘ballsy’ if they take up sports. It is unusual for parents to see their sons taking up an interest in makeup. Can we count more of these gender-specific assignments in our day-to-day lives? We can build up a …
How does the law view the concept of masculinity and femininity? Read More »
