The Myth Of Chivalry
From medieval principles to today’s gender dynamics, what’s the true essence of respect, courtesy, and gallantry? What is chivalry in a modern world?
Politics & Feminism
Commentary on current social affairs. Intersectional feminism examining questions of gender, sex, sexuality, caste, class, race, religion & other discriminators.
The Older Woman In A Relationship
A lot of men admit to having been attracted to an older woman at some point of time in their lives. Whether it was the adolescent yearnings towards the teacher/neighbor’s wife/friend’s mother or the preference in the later years for mature women (whether it is actualized or not), there definitely…
Screen Soul Sisters: Bridget Jones, Ally McBeal & SATC
Bridget Jones, Ally McBeal & the girls of SATC embody the real struggles of modern urban single women – juggling work, relationships, and societal expectations.
I Swear…
Now and then I am rather startled when one of my close girlfriends speaks her mind. Of course that is THE point of a ladies’ night out, girl talk, female bonding yada yada yada. Still, it comes as something straight between your eyes when Ms.Dignified-to-the-point-of-being-Bronze statue-ed-almost or ‘Sweet n’ giggly…
Platonic Friendships: Can Men & Women Be Just Friends?
Unveiling the truth: Can men and women be friends? Delve into boundaries, trust, and the male perspective on platonic relationships.
The Better Friend – Man Or Woman?
Friends of Women:A wife was not at home for a whole night. So she tells her husband, the very next morning, that she stayed at her (girl) friend’s apartment overnight. So the husband calls 10 of her best (girl) friends and none of them confirm that she was with them….
Domestic Violence And Beyond: I’m Not Just A Victim
The next time you hear about a victim of abuse and think of her (or him) as weak, think again. Violence is so much more complex than you know.
The Indian Man: A Doll That Goes “Mama”
Unveiling the ‘Mama’s Boy’ syndrome in Indian Culture – the complex relationship between the Indian man and his mother, and the impact on relationships.
Men & Women In Social Settings
As promised Iyer, here’s the link…yes, I keep my promises, I’m not a man! I have said before that I like men and in this post I’m going to demonstrate why. But first, dear readers, please trot over to the aforementioned link for a prelude to this post! I was…
“Excuse me…”: Approaching A Stranger
Cracking the Code: Getting to Know a Stranger. Unveiling the quirky encounters and memorable conversations that define the art of making connections.