US Elections Expose Misogyny and Racism: 5 Reasons Decentering Men and Rejecting ‘Pick-Me’ Women Is Critical Now
The results of the recent U.S. elections reveal a harsh truth: misogyny and racism are alive, thriving, and deeply entrenched in our systems. Decentering men is the need of the hour—it’s no longer a choice. From the systemic undermining of women’s rights to the rise...
Fargo Season 5: A Masterclass on Surviving Narcissistic Abuse
Surviving narcissistic abuse isn’t a one-time escape; it’s a process of getting away again and again. Fargo Season 5 captures this reality with its main character, Dot. Dot’s story mirrors the experiences of countless survivors. In her case, she escapes a...
Romance and Marriages in Patriarchy| Is Dating and Marriage Worth It for Women? | “Thappad” Movie
Source: Stills from 'Thappad' (Amazon Prime) In this article, we are focusing on heterosexual relationships. All That Glitters Is Not Gold This is the line that comes to mind when I think about romance and marriage. How many people are truly happy in their marriages?...
Celebrating Sisterhood: Analyzing “Polite Society” | 8 Highlights of the Movie
Source: Stills from Polite Society (Netflix) Polite Society is one of the most entertaining movies released in 2023. It is a unique genre movie that combines action, drama, and science fiction. This movie truly represents what marriage stands for in a patriarchy. It...
Women as Commodities in Dating Apps: A Deep Dive into Ashley Madison and Bumble
Bumble’s billboards. Credit: Cluffalo via X Dating sites and apps always promote themselves as modern and liberal. The truth of the matter is they are still very backwards and only consider "men" as their paying customers and women as their "products." The dating apps...
Karan Johar : A Symbol of Bollywood’s Contradictions and Complexities
Source: Stills from Koffee with Karan Season 8 (Disney+Hotstar) Karan Johar is a notable Indian filmmaker and television personality commonly known by the nickname KJo. He is prominently involved in the Hindi cinema industry, playing a pivotal role in launching the...
Misogyny that enables criminals:’American Nightmare’-Netflix docuseries review.
Matthew Muller. Photograph: Netflix Trigger Warning: This blog contains explicit content, including discussions of sexual assault and the use of strong language. Reader discretion is advised. If you find these topics distressing, we recommend skipping this...
“Nyad” Movie Review : Resilience is the biggest strength of abuse survivors| 5 takeaways for abuse survivors.
Source: Stills from "Nyad" on Netflix "Nyad" is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film of athlete Diana Nyad. It is adapted from Diana Nyad's autobiography, "Find a Way". It is directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, with a screenplay written by...
5 Reasons Why Chandler Bing is a Green Flag|How ‘Friends’ helped me in my healing journey.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in 'Friends' |YouTube screengrab How "Friends" helped me? "Friends" was the first American series that I ever completed watching, and I've almost rewatched it ten times. Although I had watched a few episodes here and there, I had not...