Sex, consent and the 50 shades of NO
A man who imposes sexual activity on a woman without any indication that she is attracted to him, in the face of blunt refusals or knowing that she de…
Sexual ethics
Women’s rights and porn
Porn has come under extensive criticism from feminists as well. I find this scary. Accusations vary from porn resulting in rape to porn being born fro…
The porn dilemma. To ban, or not to ban, is the question.
The porn debate is hitting public consciousness (read browsers) with a vengeance. Even as the Chief Justice of India's refusal to pass an interim orde…
Euphemisms of inhumanity
"Why don't you get a job?" she asked. "Well my child is severely disabled and needs care." I replied. A simple reply changed the direction of the conv…
Two stories of rape justice
Two men noted for feminist liberal attitudes, in positions of authority, leading organizations with activities and objectives not pleasing several kin…
Two important questions about the chargesheet against Tarun Tejpal
The 12 volume chargesheet against Tarun Tejpal seems to be a case of piling up enough trees to obfuscate the woods. I have not read the chargesheet an…
Politically incorrect declaration by an extremely conditional feminist
I have a voice and it has weight. However great or little it is. It is my responsibility to use it in a manner that is congruent with my goals. I have…
17 Feb 2014
Goa Police to file 2700 page chargesheet in sexual assault case against Tarun Tejpal
Breaking news being tweeted right now is that Goa police will be filing a 2700 page chargesheet against Tarun Tejpal for sexual assault. For a sense o…
Thoughts on “Letter To Ms Tehelka-Assault-Victim” at @newslaundry
News Laundry published an aggressive, confrontational letter to the woman allegedly assaulted by Tarun Tejpal. Pandemonium ensued. Having written exte…