MeToo And You How Do You Feel About #MeToo? We Want to Hear From You. Take our quick, anonymous survey. By The Swaddle Team
One Step Back Parliament Enacts Death Sentence for Rape of Girls Under Twelve A bad idea that purports to combat rape culture just became a law that furthers it. By The Swaddle Team
The Exception Not The Rule Indra Nooyi’s Legacy Is More About Trade‑offs Than Personal Achievements Her candid discussions of work-life balance were groundbreaking. By The Swaddle Team
Culture Clash Conservatives and Liberals Hold Different Views on the Meaning of Life One group thinks they have purpose, the other is still searching. By The Swaddle Team
Unconstitutional It’s Time To Make Rape Laws Gender Neutral Delhi HC hears petition to change India's rape laws, which only recognize female rape survivors. By Urvija Banerji
A Matter of Trust Centre Has ‘Taken Steps’ for Women’s Safety, Minister Says. Are They The Right Ones? Recent moves appear more defensive than preventative. By Liesl Goecker
Everyday Sexism Gurgaon Clubs Deny Entry to Women Without a Husband After Crackdown on Prostitution Police, clubs are penalizing single women, but the real solution is making sex work safer. By Urvija Banerji
Hum Do Hamare Do The History of Birth Control in India Was Never About Empowerment We need to make sure its future is. By Kiran Kumbhar
So Close Maneka Gandhi Calls for PAN Cards to Drop Father’s Name Requirement But only for children of single, separated or divorced mothers. By The Swaddle Team
No Country For Young Women Report Makes Clear Just How Unsafe India’s Girls Are Made to Feel Most girls fear harassment in public spaces -- and expect little support from parents, bystanders or police. By Liesl Goecker
Vulture Culture Stop Sharing the Video of a Mumbai Teen Jumping to Her Death News outlets and individuals have been testing the limits of decency. By Sonali Kokra
Time's Not Up Women In the Arts Denounce Malayalam Film Association’s Absolution of Actor Dileep Four women quit the film association after it reinstated the accused kidnapper and assaulter. By Urvija Banerji
Game Changer Ahead of Wimbledon, Serena Williams Already Has A Post‑Maternity Leave Win The tournament has granted Williams discretionary seeding in recognition of her pre-leave ranking. By Liesl Goecker
Old Norms Die Hard Evidence of Son Preference Found Among Second‑Generation Indian Diaspora Sex selective abortion isn't only a problem in India. By The Swaddle Team
Girl Power More Women In Parliament Reduces Corruption, Study Finds Possibly because female politicians tend to prioritize people's well-being. By Liesl Goecker
babies Having a Son Doesn’t Improve Moms’ Standing In the Family The social benefits to mothers of sons are short-lived. By Urvija Banerji
culture New Study Chips Away At Tired ‘Queen Bee Syndrome’ Stereotype Women actually help other women? Inconceivable! By Urvija Banerji
culture TN Governor May Have Meant Well; That Doesn’t Make His Cheek Pat OK His actions are a clear attempt to put a woman in her place. By Liesl Goecker
