The transgendered community is a world of its own, intersecting with the “normal” in a garish parody of revulsion and macabre fascination that leaves no room for them to be anything other than objects to project society’s prejudices on.
Eunuchs, transgenders, Hijras, Kotis….. Read More »
I read the shocking plight of Jawahar Manjhi, a farm labourer in Bihar, working for 27 years to reply a loan of about 40 kg of rice for a family
Bonded labour: A slave for food in fast developing India Read More »
Yesterday, an unknown, aged housewife in one of the many buildings in Mumbai died. Virtually unknown to many, and the love of a devastated few, this was the typical loving
A look at modern urban women and the gender dynamics of a society caught between modernity and outdated stereotypes. Is there a better way?
The Role of Women in Indian Society Read More »
In a country with a pathetic sex ratio and tall claims to protect girl children, precious little beyond propaganda actually happens to save them from harm.
Foundling wheel in India? Read More »
Was reorganizing the site to be more easily navigated as per interest, and took a pause at this first post I wrote here. Much, much later, I think this place
The first post on the Aam Janata blog Read More »
