Tag: patriarchy

Prostitution Enforced By Tradition

 
/ September 30, 2010

Generations of women are forced into prostitution by their male relatives in the name of tradition in rural Uttar Pradesh, India

Women MasterArt Of Farming

 
/ September 15, 2010

Women break into the mail domain of traditional farming, turn food growers in remote village of India’s Bihar state

Women GainPolitical Clout

 
/ September 7, 2010

Reservation of 50% seats in village councils has generated excitement among women in Himachal Pradesh to be a decision maker.

Marching IntoMale Bastion

 
/ August 12, 2010

Half of the panchayat members in Fatahpur Pakri village in Bihar are women, but Suman is the only member who exercises her rights.

Going BankruptOver Traditions

 
/ July 27, 2010

India is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society.The great diversity is often reflected in the number of festivals and ceremonies.