Prachi Sharma

Yes, education and literacy empowers women. The only way a society or nation can move forward, and aspire to economic growth and development is not just through education- but especially education among the women citizens. There are several reasons for this. Let’s look at them one by one : Education liberates : Education liberates the mind. Whether you’re studying the sciences,...

In September, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Menaka Gandhi, announced the ministry’s plan to increase the maternity leave for working women to eight months, from the mandated three. A proposal to this effect was forwarded to the Honorable Prime Minister. On the surface, this sounds like a progressive move. But let’s scratch the surface, and ask...

This is a highly relevant question, especially in a country like India. Here, most women have grown progressive in their outlook, with regard to their own autonomy and value, and when it comes to their gender and feminism in general. But sadly, society at large hasn’t modified its mentality, still. So, why don’t we see many women at the top...

Before we go on to discussing how the youth can promote communal harmony, let’s shine a light on this demographical entity first. It is important to understand the dynamics of this population, to understand community from a sociological point of view. So, who are the youth in any nation?  They are fairly young, from adolescence to mid-thirties (13-35), because after...

The youth in India is a burgeoning demographic. It is also one of the most vocal on current issues, the target of the food, business, fashion, publishing and gadget industry, and even in elections. This population is also more tolerant and accommodative. There are many factors responsible for this phenomenon. Let’s take a look. Literacy : The youth of today isn’t...