A Call From The Sun
my golden queer ways leave prints
for them to come
my sensitive perky breasts,
have now pointed to the sun
Archive for authorthodasarum
I am an art dilettante, into bilingual poetry, learning to philosophize and comprehend spaces for differences to coexist.
These Queer Poets Are Reimagining Resistance In Southeast Asia Through Poetry
Poetry with a voice is everlasting. So, I reached out to 6 young queer poets from Southeast Asia to ask them what poetry meant to them, and how their words mark their resistance.
Queer Reels, Here To Make Your Day!
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.
The Mask You Live In And The Parallels Of American And Indian Sports Culture
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.
Jules From Euphoria, Our Make-Up Inspiration To Feel Loved This Month
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.
Debunking Myths About Aromanticism
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.
Ought To Know Aro Adventures, When Aurea Meets Gaysi.
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.
Recognition Of Same-Sex Marriages, Where Are We Now?
The Centre has rejected the request for approval of same-sex marriages, invoking the principle of 'the Indian family structure'.
India’s First Documentary On Queer Sikh Folks: Sab Rab De Bande, A Sorely- Needed Film
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.
Brazil To Set Up A Trans Hiring Quota In Large Firms
As Brazil hopes to set up trans hiring quota, a look at trans affirmative action in India.
Indradhanush Baccha
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.
The Handmaiden, An Explosion Soused In Eroticism
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.
A Sneak Peek Of The Married Woman: Monica Dogra And Riddhi Dogra-Starrer Web Series Embarks A Journey Of Self-Discovery
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.
Romance In Retrospect: Queer Films That Say More Cause You Gotta Know
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.
“SNL” – Why John Krasinki Kissing Pete Davidson Wasn’t “Funny”
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.
Steve McQueen’s Film Shame, Dissected.
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.
Universities Now Require Government Approval for Virtual International Events on India’s ‘Internal Matters’
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.
Malaysian Government Is Set To Strengthen Repressive LGBTQ+ Sanctions
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.
Migrating To Places With Dignity: For Queer Folks, Why Is Freedom A Dream?
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.
Same-Gender Sexual Harassment Cases Will Be Treated Under POSH Act: Calcutta High Court
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.
