Asexuality, Gender, and the Struggle for Recognition
Asexual experiences are frequently denied, dismissed and overwritten. Asexual peopleface specific harms and violences in terms of their capacity to
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Muslim and Asexual: Redefining Identity in a Complex World
When I was growing up I never imagined I’d be able to read the words of Queer Muslimactivists, artists and
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Unpacking Asexuality’s Complex Dance with Gender
When I came out as asexual to my friend, she thought reassuring that the phase wouldpass is the best path.
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Why the movie “Mrs” is making waves : A perspective
Some films don’t just tell a story – they expose a truth many of us live with. Mrs. is one
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Perpetuating Harm: How Bollywood’s ‘Laxmii’ Fails Transgender Representation
Raghava Lawrence’s Laxmii is a remake of his 2011 Tamil film Kanchana, which was met with unfavourable reviews before it
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Breaking Barriers: The Need for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in India’s School Curriculum for a Gender-Equal Future
India is working towards gender inclusivity and equality, specifically in school education, as currently, school curriculums do not include information
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Laapataa Ladies: A Humorous and Heartfelt Exploration of Identity, Feminism, and Empowerment in Rural India
The story of Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies), directed by Kiran Rao, takes place in 2001. It tells the story of
Read moreBilly Porter: A Story of Queer Self-Love and Art Healing Trauma
Billy Porter was born on September 21st, 1969 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as William Ellis Porter II. He is a queer
Read moreShe-Ra: The Reboot and Rejoicing in Queer Identity
She-Ra and The Princesses of Power was created by ND Stevenson (Nate Diana Stevenson) in 2018. The show’s first episode
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Bollywood’s Problematic Portrayal of Women: From Objectification to Unrealistic Beauty Standards
Bollywood plays a vital role in the everyday life of most of the Indian population. Occasions and events are considered
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