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Trans Feminist Collective launched, raises concerns over 2026 transgender law

3+ hour, 37+ min ago  (45+ words) The Trans Feminist Collective (TFC) was launched on Sunday to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), bringing together transgender activists, feminists, Dalit rights leaders, and a delegation from Nepal's Feminist Dalit Organisation (FEDO) to build an…...

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deccanherald. com > features > gender > what-s-gender-criticality-3954996

Gender Criticality: Understanding the Debate on Gender

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (520+ words) Deccan Herald Gender criticality refers to the idea that biological sex is binary and cannot be changed Gender-critical thinking doesn't factor in self-identified gender A gender critical lens, would therefore, be one that looks at rights as largely sex-based, so…...

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deccanherald. com > opinion > republican-women-suddenly-realise-theyre-surrounded-by-misogynists-3825411

US GOP Gender Rift: Republican Women Confront Misogyny

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (532+ words) Republican Party Gender Tensions: GOP women increasingly call out misogyny in Congress and the MAGA movement, highlighting culture-war driven sexism....

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deccanherald. com > features > can-a-slur-be-reclaimed-the-polarising-debate-around-proudrai-3812082

#Proud Ra**i Debate: Can a Slur Be Reclaimed or Does It Reopen Wounds?

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (559+ words) Slur Reclamation Row: #Proud Ra**i ignites fierce debate over language, trauma, and activism " with voices split across age, class, and lived experience....

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deccanherald. com > entertainment > piplantri-a-tale-of-eco-feminism-to-make-its-world-premiere-at-iffi-2025-3803310

Eco-Feminism Documentary at IFFI 2025: Piplantri Premiere

5+ mon, 4+ week ago  (293+ words) IFFI 2025 Spotlight: Piplantri documentary showcases Rajasthan's eco-feminism model, community revival, and global recognition for grassroots environmental action. The feature-length documentary "Piplantri: A Tale of Eco-Feminism" has been officially selected for its World Premiere in the Indian Panorama (Non-Feature) section at…...

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deccanherald. com > entertainment > the-girlfriend-movie-review-a-feminist-mass-entertainer-3790687

Film Review: Rashmika's 'The Girlfriend"

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (237+ words) Feminist Movie: Explore how 'The Girlfriend' redefines Indian cinema with a bold feminist narrative, challenging traditional gender norms. When you are watching Rashmika Mandanna's 'The Girlfriend', the 2017 movie "Arjun Reddy' is sure to cross your mind But what sets the…...

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deccanherald. com > amp > story > opinion%2 Fmy-life-is-only-comedy-boss-3787970

My life is only comedy, boss

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (488+ words) I just want to say I'm happy no comedian I know in Bengaluru has an active reading habit. So please don't send this to any of them " unless you think I can be their opening act. Once, when I was…...

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deccanherald. com > opinion > fertility-through-a-capitalist-lens-3729344

Population Trends: Fertility, Capitalism and Women's Workplace Challenges

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (327+ words) Social Analysis: Falling fertility rates are linked not just to women's empowerment, but also to workplace bias, capitalism, and unequal parental leave policies. Among the widely accepted reasons for the drop in fertility rates are empowerment of women, better bodily…...

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deccanherald. com > features > books > unveiling-faith-and-feminism-a-story-of-women-power-and-resistance-3692909

Unveiling faith and feminism: A story of women, power, and resistance

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (481+ words) Younis" protagonist Dr Nadia Amin, a British Muslim, is an advisor to the UN in Iraq, currently leading a programme (whimsically named UNDO) to deradicalise "ISIS brides"....

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deccanherald. com > features > books > faith-farce-and-feminism-3692909

Faith, farce and feminism

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (474+ words) Younis" protagonist Dr Nadia Amin, a British Muslim, is an advisor to the UN in Iraq, currently leading a programme (whimsically named UNDO) to deradicalise "ISIS brides"....