The Tough Work of Sexuality
We have to address the binary construction of dominant heterosexuality with all its institutions and the ways it has inscribed itself in our psyches. There is a bigger Law at play and that is the law of the psyche.
Gender
Reel Desires, International Queer Film Festival, Held in Chennai
Held from July 29 to 31, the Reel Desires Chennai International Queer Film festival – 2016 was the next in the series of the festival held yearly
A Portugese Dancer Is Questioning Gender Norms By Taking Inspiration from Indian Concept Of ‘Ardhanarishivra’
Artist Diniz Sanchez, taking inspiration from Indian concept of ‘Ardhanarishvara’, has developed a performance character named Spicy Tutuboy.
Queer Sexuality and Indian Culture
Does the human mind have the empathy to include gender and sexual ambiguity in civil human society?
My Gender Is Not Separate From My Race
I wish I could be as colour blind; I guess life will be easier. But I do not have that privilege, my brown self follows me, clings to me, like the aroma of my Bengali cooking does to my winter coat. So it is not possible for me to talk about my gender and gender presentation without talking about my race.
Why This World Environment Day Is Also A Day Against Patriarchy!
Human species is quite diverse. Diversity is present in culture, ethnicity, religion and also gender and that is Natural. Like Monsanto, there are powerful entities in our lives who promote “Monoculture” in humanity.
From High Heels to House-Husband, this Ki & Ka Trailer is Breaking Gender Stereotypes
Ki & Ka is trying to break gender stereotypes. The trailer shows Arjun Kapoor expressing his desires to marry a girl and be a house-husband
Caged In Masculinity
Every minute of each day, in some shape or form, we are made aware that we do not meet the standards of masculinity or femininity.
Watch: Trailer of Upcoming Bengali Movie about a Gender Queer Actress
“Conditions Apply” depicts the life of an actress who identifies herself as “gender neutral”; an individual who exists outside the binary gender structure of male and female.
PM’s Speech – Text Book Definition Of Gendered Language And Othering Of Women
PM Narendra Modi’s speech at the Goold scheme launch was ridden with inherent gender biases, where women might 'own' the gold, but everything to be done 'with' the gold were being done by the males
Freshers’ Welcome at Kolkata’s Presidency University To Break Gender Binaries
Presidency University Students’ Union Council (PUSUC) has decided to do away with the titles of ‘Mr.’ and ‘Ms.’ Freshers during Freshers’ Welcome of the University and introduce an alternative of ‘Freshers 2015’
Femininity, Masculinity, and a Queer Conference in Kolkata
Photo credits: Nilanjan Majumdar & Sappho For Equality
The queer is slowly finding its way into the academic sphere, and slowly creating ripples in the ac... Read More...