ON TOPIC: WHAT WE'VE BEEN READING LATELY, PART II

Presenting Part II of ‘What We’ve Been Reading Lately’ and hoping that we can make it a more regular feature.

What’s on T.V.:

On trans-activism, trans and queer identities (internationally and in India):

An important read on how to help a trans friend transition.
A look at the prejudice against being Queer Femme and how to address it.
Some insightful observations and questions on the queer movement in India.
The tension-riddled intersections between feminism and queer activism (ref. abortion rights and same-sex marriage)
A powerful poem on what ‘coming out’ for people of color is like, especially to a homophobic family.
Trans-gender/Trans-racial— not as interchangeable as you think! On the Rachel Dolezal controversy.

On the Obergefell verdict:

The US gives a thumbs-up to same sex marriage.
On the dangers of romanticising marriage and why the Obergefell verdict is more about fundamental human rights than ‘lou’.
On why legalising same-sex marriages alone is not enough when it comes to LGBT rights.
An old but pertinent article on the problematics of the very institution of marriage.
Cynics and supporters, on the notorious rainbow DPs on Facebook.

Selfies and Sexism:

On Gender, Sexuality & Feminism:

A love piece on understanding and negotiating sexuality during school life.
On the new digital spaces of feminist activism.
Looking at the intersection of gender and theatre, check out this exciting new book from LeftWord.
The first world neo-liberal co-option of feminism that allows exploitation of young girls working in sweatshops (From a socialist feminist perspective).
A lovely video from students of DU on menstruation and menstrual taboos.
On failed sterilizations and other conversations, a short piece by one of our SVI (Sexual Violence and Impunity) writers.

Happy reading!

ON TOPIC: WHAT WE’VE BEEN READING LATELY, PART II