Akshita Prasad

Nov 18, 2024 | maktoobmedia.com | Akshita Prasad

Hindutva is inextricably tied to violence. The violent rhetoric espoused by Hindutva against minorities underpins its various manifestations – on the internet, in general society, within institutions, and through state action. Its objectives of furthering Hindu hegemony, converting India into a Hindu Rashtra, and propagating Hindu supremacy run concurrently with efforts aimed at the othering of minorities and effectuating their socio-economic marginalisation.

Sep 29, 2024 | maktoobmedia.com | Akshita Prasad

West Bengal’s new Anti-Rape Bill is positioned as progressive and critical legislative reform aimed at addressing sexual violence against women and children by instituting ‘exemplary and severe consequences’ that will act as a deterrent. However, in reality, the bill is a tool for improving optics and serving the political interests of West Bengal’s TMC government following the widespread protests and outrage over the R G Kar case, where a trainee doctor was raped and then murdered in Kolkata.

Sep 10, 2024 | feminisminindia.com | Akshita Prasad

Access to healthcare, especially safe, dignified, quality care, is fraught with inequalities. When we think of inequalities in healthcare access, economic disparities are perhaps one of the greatest barriers that come to mind. And while it’s true that financial means are an important factor with regard to access, social identities of patients seeking care also play a significant role in determining if they receive healthcare at all, and if they do, the quality of care received.

Jul 11, 2024 | feminisminindia.com | Akshita Prasad

Unfounded FIRs, targeted harassment, threats of violence, and vitriolic attacks online are increasingly all par for the course with speech or art that offends. And with societal acceptance, institutional silence, and political backing, this phenomenon is only growing unchecked. Claims of hurt sentiments, especially hurt religious sentiments, now allow for violent reprisals and targeted bullying of alleged ‘offenders’ with impunity.

May 31, 2024 | thewire.in | Akshita Prasad

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