If I had to name one thing that my gender studies education has given me, it would be the confidence and inner peace to enjoy my own company, to not depend too much on other people’s schedules, interests or availability in order to pursue the things I enjoy. One of those things is going to […]
It had been raining every morning since the beginning of May. So, when I received an invitation to a program on a Sunday morning, I was a little skeptical about confirming my participation. But when I woke up that morning, it was a fine day, as if the sky, clouds and sun had decided together […]
On Safety, Gender and Being Seen! I’ve always feared dogs, even though I like them. So, when I went to visit my 82-year-old grandmother, I planned to get off public transport halfway and use a pickup service to avoid the stray and pet dogs near her home. Their numbers have grown in recent years, and […]
Women in Nepal’s Tattoo Industry I already had three tattoos, all done by male artists, and I was excited to be on my way to get my fourth. On a cold January afternoon, I was on my way to the Queer Film Festival in Kathmandu—which had collaborated with the Human Rights Tattoo organisation, a group […]
For centuries, women were discouraged and even banned from competitive sports. In many societies, sports were seen as unfeminine, and women were expected to stay away from public arenas. At the beginning of the 20th century, however, women began breaking barriers and entering sports despite limited opportunities, lack of facilities and cultural stigma. Women were […]