Tag: patriarchy
ACID FLUNG AT 15-YEAR OLD : NO COMPENSATION OR TIMELY TREATMENT
On 13 September 2015, Mohammed Gyas Khan and his family were at home in Pachrukhi village, Bihar when two men forcibly barged in and flung acid at his 15-year old daughter. In the tussle with the intruders, who have been identified as Mohammed Ehsaan and Mohammad Belal, Khan, his wife...
Female Tabla Maestro Succeeds Despite Bias
Shobha, a talented tabla player had to battle against patriarchy to follow her dreams.
Women, The Second Sex In Media
Female journalists in Bihar bemoan the fact that Media remains a male-dominated space.
Gender Discrimination In Church Governance
In Wokha district, Nagaland, women are barred form becoming pastors or reverends.
Gender Bias In Wages
Women farm workers in rural India labour hard, but are paid only half of what men are. This video captures the bias in Maharashtra state
Women Gain Political Clout
Reservation of 50% seats in village councils has generated excitement among women in Himachal Pradesh.
Gender Bias In Wages
Women farm workers in rural India labour hard, but are paid only half of what men are. This video captures the bias in Maharashtra state