A Fight Against Domination
The future of female fighters in a patriarchal society is uncertain, but they succeeded in challenging repressive gender norms.
Tag - feminism
The Principle of Feminine Divinity: Shaktism
In the Hindu books, women are considered the embodiment of the Goddess Lakshmi - but in practice, it is quite different.
Islamic Feminism: Not a Misnomer
Islamic feminism is an interesting way to review our perceptions regarding Islam and its role in the oppression of women.
An Unacknowledged Aberration
In India there is an obvious contradiction between the worship of goddesses and the treatment of women.
Draupadi: A Feminist
Enjoy reading about the interesting character of Draupadi who can be regarded as one of the earliest feminists of Indian origin.
How Mythology has Influenced the Role of Women in India
Mythology can at times be really illuminating to deconstruct our understanding of gender propriety.
Men and gender politics – that clicks!
Discussion evening of „Väter ohne Rechte“ (fathers without rights) in Vienna Men and gender politics - that clicks! The Munich-based gender researcher John Meiners puts research results up for discussion. The relations betwen the sexes have changed a lot in Western…