Sophia the Robot is calling for women’s rights. Why does a robot have to do it? Earlier this year, Sophia the Robot was granted Saudi citizenship. Many have gone on to criticize the state for granting this robot woman citizenship, especially because she has more rights than human women in Saudi Arabia. The CEO of Hanson Robotics, David Hanson, describes Sophia as …
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Sophia the Robot and Her Call for Women's Rights
Sophia the Robot is calling for women’s rights. Why does a robot have to do it? Earlier this year, Sophia the Robot was granted Saudi citizenship. Many have gone on to criticize the state for granting this robot woman citizenship, especially because she has more rights than human women in Saudi Arabia. The CEO of Hanson Robotics, David Hanson, describes Sophia as …
#ToTheGirls – Positivity from the older generation of women
The last article of the #HashtagTrilogy aims to finish on a more positive note. Therefore in this article, I’ll be focusing on the hashtag #ToTheGirls. What is the #ToTheGirls hashtag? The hashtag #ToTheGirls was started in April 2015 by author Courtney Summers. It allows older women to impart positive advice and encouragement to younger girls struggling with the myriad of …
Objectification and Sexism in Bollywood – The Bollywood Diva Song
Soon the viral video ‘The Bollywood Diva Song’ starring Kangana Ranaut was released, the video gained widespread attention for a number of different reasons. And one of them was the highlighting of the rampant sexism and objectification in Bollywood. Let’s discuss this in the context of the video briefly. The whole mock dance number shows the stereotypical way in which female …
#AintNoCinderella – Exposing the patriarchal mindset against women
What is the #AintnoCinderella hashtag? The hashtag became viral in early August due to an online victim-shaming incident in which BJP politician Ramveer Bhatti blamed a victim of assault – Varnika Kundu – for an ordeal in which she was chased by two men and almost kidnapped. After posting her ordeal, Bhatti found it necessary to comment that Ms. Kundu …
When Blind Faith Met Tradition: Triple Talaq
Welcoming the Supreme Court’s verdict on Triple Talaq with a pinch of salt… Imagine living in an unstable house on the verge of collapse. Shaky roofs and wobbly floors tending towards a total demolishment. Scary, am I right? Now, revel in your privilege of merely having to imagine such a scenario. Thousands of Indian Muslim women for years having been living this nightmare. …
UnfairandLovely – the importance for women to get behind this hashtag!
For years, the push of white western beauty standards means that fair skin is entrenched as the beauty ideal in many countries across the world – particularly in India. This has led to the launch of numerous products such as skin lightening pills and creams, offering to make user ‘more attractive’. Adverts imply that having lighter skin will make you more attractive …
India’s Acid Attacks – Why safety and solidarity matters even more
The number of acid attacks carried out against women in India has been on the rise. In 2016, while only 300 acid attacks were reported, the actual figure could be as much as 1,000. Many cases continue to go unreported, why? Well, the legal process is lengthy and convoluted; compensation is slow to arrive – if at all. Facial reconstruction surgery for victims …
India's Acid Attacks – Why safety and solidarity matters even more
The number of acid attacks carried out against women in India has been on the rise. In 2016, while only 300 acid attacks were reported, the actual figure could be as much as 1,000. Many cases continue to go unreported, why? Well, the legal process is lengthy and convoluted; compensation is slow to arrive – if at all. Facial reconstruction surgery for victims …
Meet the Woman Extraordinaire – Dr. Ranjana Kumari
Dr. Ranjana Kumari is a renowned academician and social activist, who currently serves as the Director of the Centre for Social Research in Delhi, as well as the Chairperson of Women Power Connect, a national level organization of women’s groups. Lotus Leadership Award winner (2015), Dr. Kumari has dedicated her life to empowering women across South Asia, and has authored many well-known publications. Congratulations …