Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina recently found herself at the center of a heated debate after introducing a controversial resolution aimed at restricting the use of single-sex facilities in the US Capitol to individuals based on their biological sex. The timing of this proposal, coinciding with the election of Sarah McBride, the first openly…
At a time when the court of law is expected to be sensitive and neutral to all and bring a positive change in the society, a sexist remark by the Patna High Court (HC) about “no need to put on makeup” for a widow has stirred up controversy. So much so that the Supreme Court…
In a country with such diverse traditions and complex social dynamics, women have long been at the forefront of efforts for equality and justice. To support their progress, India’s legal system provides several rights and protection mechanisms. As society evolves, every woman must understand the laws designed to safeguard her rights in areas like employment,…
NEW DELHI: Members of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Firdos Khan and Kiran Negi accused Swati Maliwal of making “malicious” and “fictitious” claims. Maliwal on Tuesday wrote a letter to chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing the Delhi government of systematically dismantling the state women’s rights body since her resignation in January.The DCW members criticized…
