Formalizing Toxic StereotypesKerala’s Proposal To Form ‘Mother PTAs’ in Schools Draws Flak for Reinforcing Sexist Stereotypes The guidelines on 'Mother PTAs' reinforce the idea that mothers alone are responsible for their children's diets and general well-being. By Devrupa Rakshit
Books Behind BarsHow Books, Literature Can Support Indian Prisoners’ Rehabilitation Reading inspires kinship and community, challenging the carceral state's mandate of isolation. By Saumya Kalia
Commodification of EducationPrivate Schools in Delhi Can No Longer Force Students To Buy Expensive Books, Uniforms The right to education is increasingly eclipsed by a monopoly schools create -- with the sale of expensive books and uniforms at its center. By Devrupa Rakshit
Wasted PotentialDasvi’s Social Impact Is Diluted by Its Worship of a Privileged Male Character Dasvi's worth lies in the fact that it's not as offensive as many of its Bollywood counterparts -- its merits are relative, not absolute. By Devrupa Rakshit
Classes on MisogynyWoe Is Me! “The Sexism at My College Is Impacting My Mental Health. How Do I Navigate This?” A series in which The Swaddle team indulges your pity party with advice you'll probably ignore. By The Swaddle Team
Merits of PatriarchyDowry Helps in Marrying ‘Ugly’ Girls Off, Says Nursing Textbook "It is even more concerning that students are being exposed to such regressive content, and no action has been taken." By Saumya Kalia
Fractured Future‘Future Is Completely Shattered’: Indian Medical Students Who Fled Ukraine to Supreme Court In a petition before the SC, the students urged the central government to allow them to continue their education in India. By Devrupa Rakshit
Thou Must Not BreatheUniversity in UP Directs Students to Sign Pledge Against ‘Anti‑National’ Activities One of the "anti-national" activities in the undertaking includes “participating in an unlawful gathering or protest." By Saumya Kalia
The Gendered Genius MythGirls More Likely Than Boys To Blame Academic Failure on Lack of Talent: Study “If we deconstruct the concept of pure talent, we will also deconstruct the idea that girls are less naturally endowed with talent than boys." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Cascading BenefitsOur Partners’ Education Can Positively Impact Our Individual Health, Shows Study "...although [one's] own level of education is clearly important for their health, they also reap the benefits of their partner’s education." By Devrupa Rakshit
Bold ClaimsHow EdTech Firms Are Capitalizing on the Fear of a ‘Covid Learning Gap’ "I think the use of the education gap as a marketing tactic is really heartbreaking -- people buy into that insecurity, definitely." By Saumya Kalia
Restrictions GaloreCentre Withdraws Scholarships for Marginalized Students Looking to Study About India’s History, Culture Abroad "The government is clearly paranoid here... unnerved by academics based out of western universities questioning the rising tide of majoritarian authoritarianism in India." By Devrupa Rakshit
New Day New LowKarnataka Politicians Tweet Names, Addresses of Minors Protesting Hijab Ban It is illegal under the Juvenile Justice Act, and the Indian Penal Code to share a minor’s personal details or identity in any media. By Saumya Kalia
Freeing LanguageKerala School Asks Students to Use ‘Teacher’ Instead of ‘Madam,’ ‘Sir’ The goal is to not only adopt gender-neutral terms, but also to do away with the colonial legacy these words indicate. By Devrupa Rakshit
Happy Days Are Here Again?Uttar Pradesh to Launch a ‘Happiness Curriculum’ in Primary Schools A "happiness curriculum" could be useful in mitigating the pandemic's impact on the mental health of students. By Devrupa Rakshit
Small StepsHarvard University Recognizes Caste‑Based Discrimination, Includes Caste Under ‘Protected’ Category Harvard has become the first Ivy League University to recognize how casteism impacts work and academic culture among the Indian population. By Devrupa Rakshit
Many Versions of TruthHistory Books Should Include Vedas, Bhagavad Gita for ‘Unbiased’ Education: Govt Panel “The portion which enhances self-esteem and national pride and unity should be highlighted and emphasized.” By Saumya Kalia
Uni(sex)formWhy Adopting Gender‑Neutral Uniforms Helps Students “While clothing is not a direct counter to society’s stereotypes, it is a small step towards making a statement.” By Devrupa Rakshit