Last in the ISHQ series for this year, the Centre for Studies in Gender and Sexuality presents to you a symposium that marks the completion of its first year of activity. It includes a panel discussion with: Anjali Gopalan, Founder & Executive Director of the Naz Foundation; Geetal Patel, Director of Diversity & Inclusion at University of Virginia; Madhavi Menon, Director of the CSGS & Professor of English at Ashoka University; and Shyam Divan, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. With the curative petition against 377 due for hearing in the Supreme Court and keeping in mind the current socio-political climate in the country
the discussion will think about the significance of this juncture for queer politics in India, challenges in winning this legal battle, and possibilities for the queer movement ahead.
The panel discussion will be followed by a powerful performance by Mallika Taneja – “Thoda Dhyaan Se”, her solo act on the issue of women’s safety and the idea of “appropriate” dressing for women.
Women’s Reservation Bill: The Journey and the Direction
Panelists: Krishna Menon, Manisha Pande, Shama Abbasi; Moderator: Arunima Theraja The Women's Reservation Bill, or the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, was unanimously passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in September 2023. The panel will discuss the history of...