Queer India: Gay rights and the Aam Aadmi Party
With all the talk of increased civil rights for minority groups in India following the recent events that brought to the forefront issues such as rape and corruption, one crucial section of the movement has been left remarkably bare: gay rights. Despite India’s status as the world’s largest democracy and …
Indians' Obsession in Being "Fair and Lovely"
Advertisements for the cosmetics brand “Fair and Lovely” are prevalent all over Indian marketing, be it television, or just signs on the street. Due to all this marketing, many Indians have fallen under the misconception that only the best are fair colored, and having darker skin makes you inferior to …
#TransformationTuesday: The Caste System
This article is the first in a series of #TransformationTuesday articles that will look at the past, present, and future of social justice issues in India to create a more profound understanding among both Indians and non-Indians alike about issues that are much more complicated than they appear on surface. …
