The Madonna/Whore Complex in Indian Politics
The Madonna/Whore complex is a Freudian concept which describes the way many men tend to see women: as either saintly mother figures or immoral and debased women. Female politicians in India are often subjected to this binary perception.
Women candidates in Rajasthan: The same, old story
By Rakhee Roytalukdar The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam Bill, popularly called the Women’s Reservation Bill, passed in 2023, has been hailed as a game-changer in India’s political landscape. The long-pending Bill was passed in both houses of Parliament, almost...
Vote or abstain: Women hold sway in Manipur
By Ninglun Hanghal With the Lok Sabha elections just a few days away, there have been reports of fresh violence in Manipur, with killings and attacks on villages in different parts of the state, especially along the borders and peripheries of districts. At the time of...