Rights and Freedoms Archives – Page 7 of 23 – Expressions

Do People Still Care about Caste?

February 6, 2014 by bhagwad

Is caste still a big deal in today’s world? What information do people gain from it, and why don’t people just “promote” themselves?

“He Lost Control” – Why that’s a Bullshit Excuse

June 15, 2016February 3, 2014 by bhagwad

It’s a myth. No man “loses control”. That’s just a “get out of jail free” reason to cover up their calculated crime.

Dear SC – We Want you to do your JOB!

January 28, 2014January 28, 2014 by bhagwad

The Indian Supreme court has FAILED to do its JOB. Section 377 is blatantly unconstitutional and the court is shirking its responsibilities

Hindi Movies – Do Women WANT to be Hounded?

January 27, 2014 by bhagwad

Indian movies continue to perpetuate the myth that deep down, a woman’s “No” actually means “Yes”. That if you stalk her 24×7, she’ll fall in love with you.

Stop Talking about “Africans” – Racism is Disgusting

January 22, 2014January 22, 2014 by bhagwad

Somnath Barti is a textbook racist. Referring to “Africans” or “Nigerians” or “Ugandans” is vile. Stop doing it.

Section 377 Affects You Too – Asaram Charged with “Oral Sex”

January 17, 2014January 17, 2014 by bhagwad

There’s a glaring hole in the arguments around Section 377. Everyone is so focused on whether homosexuality is “unnatural” and is “destroying Indian culture” that they’re missing the wood for the trees. Section 377 affects us all – both gay people and straight people. It makes illegal any so called “unnatural sexual” act which the … Read more

Why Do We Indians Blame the Victim?

December 25, 2013 by bhagwad

The Khobragade episode has exposed our priorities. In our eagerness to defend the so-called “honor of our nation”, most people seem to have forgotten that Devyani’s arrest was not due to a victimless crime. If there is to be any focus on this case, in my opinion it should be centered on getting justice for … Read more