Miranda HouseThe Miranda House Incident Exposes the Cracks in Society’s Upbringing of Men Men are socialized to fetishize and feel entitlement over women’s-only spaces. By Sobhana Pramod & Amlan Sarkar
Reality AbuseSajid Khan’s ‘Bigg Boss’ Participation Shows How Reality TV Whitewashes #MeToo Accused The reality show serves to whitewash his image, becoming another site of violence for victims and survivors. By Saumya Kalia
Powerful Paradigm ShiftNew Study Sheds Light on Why Men Initiate Sexual Advances in the Workplace "... it’s a desire for more power—not holding power—that corrupts." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
A Modest ProposalHow the Law’s Fixation on Women’s ‘Modesty’ Upholds Rape Culture A Kerala sessions court in a sexual harassment case noted the survivor’s ‘provocative dressing,’ showing how modesty guides its understanding of a “good victim.” By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Bikini KillingIn Conversation: On the Professor Forced to Resign Over Bikini Pictures The team discusses pressing events that say something about our culture, and why it matters. Today, we talk women in academia and Indian conservatism. By The Swaddle Team
Slowly and StealthilyRemoving Condom Without Partner’s Consent Is a ‘Sex Crime,’ Rules Canada’s Supreme Court The significant judgment addresses how legal infrastructure can reckon with a restrictive understanding of consent and sexual trauma. By Saumya Kalia
Civil Obedience‘Sexual Harassment’ Is Listed as an Unparliamentary Term, Eroding Accountability The Centre this week released a new list of Unparliamentary words ahead of the monsoon session -- leading to sexual harassment being left without a vocabulary to articulate it in lawmaking spaces. By Amlan Sarkar
When Patriarchy Holds SwayAn Indian Cyclist’s Sexual Abuse Complaint Shows How Power Dynamics Operate Within Sports The incident again shows how purveyors of knowledge create an atmosphere of fear and intimidation for women in sports. By Saumya Kalia
Dirty Money GamesElon Musk’s Sexual Harassment Allegation Shows How the System Allows Money to Suppress Survivors Musk reportedly paid the survivor $250,000 in severance following her complaint — not the first time this legality has been leveraged against survivors. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Red AlertWork Harassment, Sexual Assault Linked to High Blood Pressure in Women: Study This exposure is "not widely recognized as a contributor to women's cardiovascular health.” By Saumya Kalia
Let The Healing BeginSexual Harassment Survivors Have a Fundamental Right to Express Trauma: Delhi Court The court was ruling in a case of sexual harassment charges against the CEO of ScoopWhoop. By Devrupa Rakshit
Politics of NudityCan ‘Authentic’ Sex Scenes Ever Safeguard Actors’ Interests? Actor Claire Foy recently noted filming the scene left her feeling exploited, but she waded through in the interest of art. By Saumya Kalia
Just for KicksThe Buzz Cut: Man Who Presided Over Own Sexual Harassment Case Pens Poignant Memoir About Being Judged In The Buzz Cut, we bring you a round-up of news you wish wasn’t news. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Small WinDelhi HC Reinstates Woman Fired After She Complained Against Sexual Harassment The woman expressed her apprehension regarding the independence and impartiality of the Internal Complaints Committee members. By Devrupa Rakshit
Plugging the GapsIn a First, Bombay HC Issues Guidelines to Protect Identity in Workplace Sexual Harassment Cases The HC's guidelines are the first of their kind to protect the anonymity of parties by restricting media reporting and court record keeping. By Saumya Kalia
Stuck In a LoopFour Years After #MeToo, Justice Remains Elusive for Women Who Report Sexual Harassment At Work “Every step is an obstacle. If one overcomes [lack of self-confidence] and files complaint, the entire leadership makes you the target of harassment instead of resolving the issue..." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
I Spy With My Little EyePegasus Surveillance Is ‘Deeply Concerning’ For Women Who Speak Up Against Powerful Men, Activists Say More than 500 activists and academics urged the Supreme Court to demand answers from the Indian government about Pegasus use. By Saumya Kalia
Vile AttackDelhi Police Files FIR Against ‘Sulli Deals’ App After Outrage From Muslim Women This was not the first instance of Muslim women being subject to online harassment and bullying. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
