Society has long been uncomfortable with women who break the mould and live beyond stereotypes. Any sign of independence is instantly labelled as “non-wife material.” To keep a grip on a woman’s choices, it has laid out endless criteria for what makes "wife material." The list is long. Any sign of independence, a voice, ambition, […]
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Marital rape remains one of the most underreported and least prosecuted forms of sexual violence worldwide. In many societies, the idea that a spouse can sexually assault their partner is either dismissed or outright denied. This stems from outdated beliefs that marriage grants unconditional sexual access and that consent within marriage is implied. However, marital
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Divorce is more than just the legal dissolution of a marriage—it is a social taboo that often invites harsh judgment, blame, and isolation. Despite progress in gender equality and modern thinking, many individuals, especially women, continue to face intense scrutiny and societal backlash for choosing to leave an unhappy or abusive marriage. This phenomenon, known
Speaking to She Lit, kriti, a young dynamic poet opened up about her writing journey and future aspirations. My Writing Journey Being an only child sometimes made it challenging for me to express my emotions. This struggle led me to start writing. Until then, I had never considered writing professionally. However, when my father discovered
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Speaking to She Lit, martial arts champion and fitness enthusiast Payal Gandhi shared her insights on the importance of fitness and self-defense in daily life. Meet Payal Gandhi, former martial arts champion and now an accountant by profession, Payal recently spoke with She Lit about why fitness and self-defense are crucial for girls. Martial Arts
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Meet Tanushree Goel: A Teenage Poet and Aspiring Pilot Soaring Beyond Limits Pursuing a Career as a Pilot Society often questions a woman’s ability to drive, let alone fly. However, the truth is that women not only excel at driving but also take to the skies with exceptional skill. Despite facing societal prejudices and the
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Footage from the Congo jail break shows inmates escaping from a prison, as smoke billows in the background, with heavy gunfire ringing out, and Rwandan-backed rebels entering the city of Goma. Hundreds of women were raped and burned alive during the chaos after a Rwandan-backed rebel group entered the Congolese city of Goma last week.
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In the case of a woman who died after unnatural sex with her husband, the Chhattisgarh High Court made a shocking ruling, saying the case does not merit punishment. The Chhattisgarh High Court recently made a shocking ruling, saying unnatural sex between an adult married couple does not merit punishment. The bench was hearing a
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Ananya Prasad from Bengaluru is the first-ever woman of colour to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She concluded the historic 3,000-mile expedition in 52 days. Ananya Prasad, an Indian-origin rower, is the first-ever woman of colour to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The UK-based professional concluded the historic 3,000-mile expedition in 52 days
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