C is for City
I had an idea for a non-fiction piece when I realised today’s A2ZChallenge prompt ‘C’ would carry a story version well, if I said it stood for City.
Politics & Feminism
Commentary on current social affairs. Intersectional feminism examining questions of gender, sex, sexuality, caste, class, race, religion & other discriminators.
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The Bystander Chauvinist And Me
He’s not a bad person. He’s a law-abiding citizen, professional, family man. But he doesn’t think women have it worse. He still is a chauvinist.
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Why Are Period Jokes Okay But Period Talk Not?
Why was there blood on the dance floor? Because Susie had her period. Ha, bloody ha.
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What’s It Like Being The Other Sex?
I watched a French video titled ‘Oppressed Majority‘. It’s a satirical, dark take on patriarchy. It does so by reversing traditional gender roles. What would life look like if the way each sex was treated was reversed? Dear men, I understand now.* Honestly. I found myself thinking things that I’ve…
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There’s A Woman In Your Friendzone!
Dear men,
What’s that you say? Women don’t get into the friendzone? Allow me to introduce you to…
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Power Play
Power play – a poem.
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‘Do You Want Kids?’ Is Not A Yes Or No Question
Why is motherhood a decision taken by consensus, not my consent? Do I want kids? I don’t know.
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Evenings In Mhaari/ Saadi Mumbai
I miss the Mumbai of my childhood. I suppose I’ll have to stop calling it ‘amchi Mumbai’ and shift to ‘maari Mumbai’ or ‘saddi Mumbai’ instead.
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The Crush Taxonomy
I tweeted about a funny guy crush. A friend asked what other kind there was and challenged me to write a list.
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The Trouble With A Woman Asking A Man Out Is…
I’ll vouch for the self-confidence this gives a woman. But are men ready for this?
