gender equality
Navigating masculinities in Dhaka’s slums
Not all men are equal under the patriarchy.
5 April 2024
Overcoming sexist textbooks to bridge the gender gap in education
Given the theme of inspiring inclusion, it's imperative to ask: does academic research sufficiently inspire inclusion?
12 March 2024
Prohibition of foetus sex detection: A timely and ethical step
This pivotal development addresses the intricate matter of disclosing the sex of foetuses
16 February 2024
The future is female, but so was the past
Women in indigenous, prehistoric, and precolonial societies, across all continents, were actually in positions of power and privilege
1 February 2024
The hidden impact of patrilocality
At the core of a patrilocal society lies the notion of women occupying a lower status than men.
7 November 2023
Are feminists asking for 'too much'?
Just because things could always be worse doesn’t mean that the current issues are not worth fighting for.
27 September 2023
Over 99 percent of Bangladeshis hold at least one bias against women
What are the costs and consequences of such biases?
19 September 2023
No country for women and girls
What codes of safety and protection can ensure women’s right to, well, exist?
15 September 2023
We need to transform social norms for gender equality
This World Population Day, the focus is on gender equality, symbolised by the theme of "Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities."
11 July 2023
Where are indigenous women’s stories?
Indigenous women are read even less. There are multiple root causes–lack of editorial support for indigenous authors writing in their mother tongues, the predominance of oral traditions, gender inequality and bias.
10 March 2023
Why Iceland is a masterclass in equality
The government is better than any other nation in supporting single mothers. Parental leave is generous, and the choices and decisions by all are respected.
8 March 2023
Invest more to accelerate gender equality
Achieving gender equality requires collective effort from all members of society.
8 March 2023
Why the theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is under-representative
The theme most certainly represents women, but does it represent all women?
8 March 2023
300 years needed to reach full gender equality
UN chief stresses the importance of having women's contribution in technology and innovation.
7 March 2023
‘Ensure gender equality for women everywhere’
Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury says at AmCham’s luncheon meeting
6 March 2023
Why are our guardianship laws still so patriarchal?
Mothers can now be students' sole legal guardians, but this is only the first step forward
28 January 2023
How much have we achieved in eliminating gender-based violence?
In spite of the activism, increased partnerships and awareness, gender-based violence continues unabated in the private and public domains.
26 November 2022
Kamla Bhasin believed in the power of love, not the love of power
Remembering feminist activist, writer and poet Kamla Bhasin on her one-year death anniversary.
24 September 2022
Men, lower your gaze and stop judging women
Men must control their own base instincts instead of policing women's clothing.
12 September 2022
NZC decision shines a ray of hope
Many probably did not notice, but the news was a huge step towards gender equality in sport, specifically in cricket, when New Zealand Cricket (NZC) and the players’ association signed a five-year deal on Tuesday that will see male and female cricketers receive equal pay.
5 July 2022