Thanks to IG Reels, India’s dispersed queer community is able to continue to connect and show love through digital, pink hearts - algorithm be damned. Queers are wearing their hearts - and their full lives - on their screens, using what they feel inside as a medium to express their look (and outlook) on any given day.
By thodasarum Apr 13 2021 |
In recent years, queerphobes have dismissed the inclusion of transgender youth in athletics as part of their dismissal of trans rights, and therefore, human rights. Transgender student-athletes are likely to feel motivated to play sports the same way as any other participant, but in many states in the US (as in most parts of the world), they are refused the right to do so or can only do so only after meeting multiple intrusive, medicalized requirements, which further ostracization and exclusion.
By thodasarum Mar 29 2021 |
Many fans are especially fond of the fashion moments of the show. Every character has a distinct sense of style, and their appearances are very often overlaid with sequins, glitter, sharp eyeliner, and radiantly shadowed eyes—courtesy of Doniella Davy, the show's lead makeup artist.
By thodasarum Mar 2 2021 |
It is a common notion that the heights of human intimacy is experienced within romantic and sexual relationships. However, either forms of attraction can exist without the other, and they are not always expected to go hand in hand.
By thodasarum Feb 27 2021 |
February is an important time to the aromantic movement across the world, and it needs acknowledging especially due to the co-occurence of the hyper-romantic Valentine's Day. The month's final week is commemorated as Aro Spec Awareness Week (ASAW) and is devoted to the dissemination of aromantic knowledge & awareness. This is to ensure that aromantic spectrum voices and concerns are heard and understood.
By thodasarum Feb 26 2021 |
The Centre has rejected the request for approval of same-sex marriages, invoking the principle of 'the Indian family structure'.
By thodasarum Feb 26 2021 |
The 28-minute film dives deep into the lives of five Queer Sikhs living in India. Produced with a budget of 2,000 USD, the money was raised via a crowdfunding campaign that met its goal within 10 days of its launch, said Sukhdeep Singh, the director of the film.
By thodasarum Feb 23 2021 |
As Brazil hopes to set up trans hiring quota, a look at trans affirmative action in India.
By thodasarum Feb 18 2021 |
Back then, I hadn't known who I was, or who I liked. I felt raw and fluid. I was naive but wild; I had the edges of my head shaved, only to have a long ponytail at the back. I had tubs of bleach and would colour it every week.
By thodasarum Feb 18 2021 |
What is surprising is that male sexuality in the film is represented as frozen and obscene in contrast to the eroticism and intimacy of the two women. It's because the director shows sexuality as a tool of domination. The male gaze is shown as an unwelcome voyeurism and lacks an understanding of women.
By thodasarum Feb 16 2021 |
The trailer puts an effort to acquaint viewers with Ridhi Dogra's character Astha, an educated woman who appears to be on a quest to find herself. Astha is a loving wife, and a servile mother, but she finds herself at a crossroad as soon as she encounters the unorthodox and unusual artist Peeplika, played by Monica Dogra.
By thodasarum Feb 15 2021 |
Heteronormative culture doesn't want anything to do with characters like Carol or Elio, so society doesn't want them on screen for too long before a pair of tits stick up or a death scene shakes up the audience.
By thodasarum Feb 8 2021 |
At the opening of host Krasinski's monologue, the cast members kept interrupting with various funny references to his character from The Office – including a lot of asking about Pam. That's when Davidson stood beside him on stage.
By thodasarum Feb 5 2021 |
The movies seems to show how emotionally disconnected he has been from the act of sex, that the release is more important to him than how, where or with whom he gets it.
By thodasarum Feb 3 2021 |
The expression "internal matters" is so broad that it covers nearly any subject of concern to academics. For instance, the recent farmers' protest relates to India's internal affairs, as does the government's treatment of the COVID-19 pandemic, or caste concerns, or even the pros and cons of demonetization.
By thodasarum Feb 3 2021 |
Until 2018, according to various human rights campaigners, Malaysian courts had never actually executed caning sentences for same-sex conduct of relationships. However, in September 2018, the Terengganu state levied a caning sentence on two women convicted of having same-sex relations. Following that, in November 2019, the Selangor Syariah court sentenced five men to fines, detention and caning.
By thodasarum Feb 2 2021 |
Far from gay pride parades, conventions and heated debates on Twitter, most Indian communities have their own way of dealing with queer individuals. In certain parts, covert honour killings and conversion therapies are organized such that the only way for a young queer to survive is to run away in the cover of the night to a metropolis, many a time with no financial or social support.
By thodasarum Jan 29 2021 |
On the petitioner's side, it was claimed that the POSH Act was not meant to resolve same-gender grievances and, on the other hand, the respondent's counsel argued that such complaints were addressed by the University Grants Commission (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal of Sexual Harassment of Women Workers and Students in the Higher Educational Institution) so that they could be sustained under POSH Act as well.
By thodasarum Jan 25 2021 |
The initiative has introduced an ambassador program with four athletes, all aiming to participate in Birmingham 2022; they are Indian sprinter, Dutee Chand, Jamaican swimmer Michael Gunning, Scottish wheelchair basketball player, Robyn Love, and English race walker Tom Bosworth.
By thodasarum Jan 23 2021 |
When I kissed her, she didn’t feel any different? It didn’t feel like I was kissing a girl, not a boy.
By thodasarum Jan 19 2021 |
