Expecto DisappointumThe Faux Progressivism of J.K. Rowling The author has been retrospectively inserting woke themes into the Harry Potter universe and it's gravely opportunistic. By Rajvi Desai
MeToo And YouHow Do You Feel About #MeToo? We Want to Hear From You. Take our quick, anonymous survey. By The Swaddle Team
One Step BackParliament 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 RuleIndra 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 ClashConservatives 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
UnconstitutionalIt’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 TrustCentre 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 SexismGurgaon 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 DoThe History of Birth Control in India Was Never About Empowerment We need to make sure its future is. By Kiran Kumbhar
So CloseManeka 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 WomenReport 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 CultureStop 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 UpWomen 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 ChangerAhead 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 HardEvidence of Son Preference Found Among Second‑Generation Indian Diaspora Sex selective abortion isn't only a problem in India. By The Swaddle Team
Girl PowerMore Women In Parliament Reduces Corruption, Study Finds Possibly because female politicians tend to prioritize people's well-being. By Liesl Goecker
babiesHaving a Son Doesn’t Improve Moms’ Standing In the Family The social benefits to mothers of sons are short-lived. By Urvija Banerji
cultureNew Study Chips Away At Tired ‘Queen Bee Syndrome’ Stereotype Women actually help other women? Inconceivable! By Urvija Banerji
