Genderlogues

TLP Genderlogues offer a glimpse into the lives of underrepresented communities and experiences. Take a small existential journey. Walk the paths of the world in someone else’s shoes. Consider the view.

Personal, Provocative. Raw. Unfiltered

The Unique Cruelty of Identity Supression: On Conversion Therapy and “Praying the Gay Away”

The Lipstick Politico

Feb 13
12 min

The Unique Cruelty of Identity Supression: On Conversion Therapy and “Praying the Gay Away”

Mehak Walia writes on the realities of growing up as part of the LGBTQI community in India and the unique cruelty of conversion therapy.

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The Rebellious Kind: On Freedom, Voice, and Finances

The Lipstick Politico

Jan 30
6 min

The Rebellious Kind: On Freedom, Voice, and Finances

Arpita Mallick on how the absence of financial awareness combined with self-doubt leaves young and married women financially crippled.

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A Conversation with Author Sindhu Rajasekaran: On Beauty, Body Politics, Queerness and Desire

The Lipstick Politico

Nov 7, 2021
15 min

A Conversation with Author Sindhu Rajasekaran: On Beauty, Body Politics, Queerness and Desire

Raiyah Butt in conversation with Sindhu Rajeskaran on her new book Smashing the Patriarchy: A Guide for 21st Century Indian Woman.

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When Traditions Care: On Raja Parba - the Odisha festival that celebrates menstruation

The Lipstick Politico

Jul 15, 2021
6 min

When Traditions Care: On Raja Parba - the Odisha festival that celebrates menstruation

Priyamvada Singh on Raja Parba, an Odisha festival that celebrates menstruation.

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Of Social Structures and Pencil Sketches: An Illustration of Preference and Prejudice

The Lipstick Politico

May 20, 2021
6 min

Of Social Structures and Pencil Sketches: An Illustration of Preference and Prejudice

Deeksha Malhotra illustrates her journey of navigating deeply patriarchal notions of gender roles, preference and prejudice.

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We are on this journey together: On normalizing homosexuality and building virtual communities

The Lipstick Politico

May 17, 2021
6 min

We are on this journey together: On normalizing homosexuality and building virtual communities

Sundeep S. Boparai discusses his journey of being a Queer Sikh and using social media to carve his own niche in the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Embracing My Hyphen: On Patels, Privilege, and the Names We Hide Behind

The Lipstick Politico

May 3, 2021
6 min

Embracing My Hyphen: On Patels, Privilege, and the Names We Hide Behind

To me, -Patel meant a new signature and simple addition, but to my parents and our larger community, Patel was far more than a name.

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When Women Walk: A Small Taste of Freedom in Taiwan

The Lipstick Politico

Apr 11, 2021
7 min

When Women Walk: A Small Taste of Freedom in Taiwan

S. Sandhu writes about her liberating travel experience in Taiwan and why feminism is vital for urban planning and architecture.

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Landmarks of My Life: The Street Vendor Women Who Mark the Borders of My Existence

The Lipstick Politico

Mar 10, 2021
9 min

Landmarks of My Life: The Street Vendor Women Who Mark the Borders of My Existence

Welcome to the next instalment of TLP’s Cardamom Tower, where we highlight research written by Aparajita Sharma and Dipjyoti Konwar.

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To Clarify: Women are Awesome, All 365 Days of the Year

The Lipstick Politico

Mar 7, 2021
5 min

To Clarify: Women are Awesome, All 365 Days of the Year

The real heroes carrying the mantle aren't in the places we are conditioned to look for. So this International Women's Day, we salute you.

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All the Darkness We Cannot See: A Story That Everyone Hears and No One Tells

The Lipstick Politico

Dec 20, 2020
9 min

All the Darkness We Cannot See: A Story That Everyone Hears and No One Tells

Niyati Ojha writes about her experience of gaslighiting- a tale we all hear and yet barely acknowledge publicly.

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The Lipstick Politico

Dec 13, 2020
8 min

Labels, In a not-so-perfect world

Filmmaker Varsha Panikar on why labels matter in the discourse around gender, identity and self expression.

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Out of the Box: Reshaping the Transgender Experience in South Asia

The Lipstick Politico

Nov 29, 2020
6 min

Out of the Box: Reshaping the Transgender Experience in South Asia

The transgender community has fought long for acceptance and basic human rights in India. We bring the stories of five such individuals.

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Raising Queer Kids and the Fundamentals of Modern Parenting

The Lipstick Politico

Nov 15, 2020
8 min

Raising Queer Kids and the Fundamentals of Modern Parenting

Kriti Das on their experiences of growing up queer and the process of parenting oneself in a heteronormative world.

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Panikar and Nawab on their groundbreaking film “Bodies of Desire”

The Lipstick Politico

Oct 18, 2020
10 min

Panikar and Nawab on their groundbreaking film “Bodies of Desire”

An open conversation with the filmmakers asking them about their stories, their lives and the way in which this film came together.

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The Lipstick Politico

Sep 17, 2020
4 min

A Dalit’s Guide to Identity

An illustrated journey through the byways and alleys of unspoken social hierarhies in Modern India.

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An Open Letter to Zomato On Its 10 Day Period Leave Policy

The Lipstick Politico

Aug 17, 2020
2 min

An Open Letter to Zomato On Its 10 Day Period Leave Policy

Thank you, Zomato. Period days are much more than worrying about stains.

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Genderlogues

The Unique Cruelty of Identity Supression: On Conversion Therapy and “Praying the Gay Away”

The Rebellious Kind: On Freedom, Voice, and Finances

A Conversation with Author Sindhu Rajasekaran: On Beauty, Body Politics, Queerness and Desire

When Traditions Care: On Raja Parba - the Odisha festival that celebrates menstruation

Of Social Structures and Pencil Sketches: An Illustration of Preference and Prejudice

We are on this journey together: On normalizing homosexuality and building virtual communities

Embracing My Hyphen: On Patels, Privilege, and the Names We Hide Behind

When Women Walk: A Small Taste of Freedom in Taiwan

Landmarks of My Life: The Street Vendor Women Who Mark the Borders of My Existence

To Clarify: Women are Awesome, All 365 Days of the Year

All the Darkness We Cannot See: A Story That Everyone Hears and No One Tells

Labels, In a not-so-perfect world

Out of the Box: Reshaping the Transgender Experience in South Asia

Raising Queer Kids and the Fundamentals of Modern Parenting

Panikar and Nawab on their groundbreaking film “Bodies of Desire”

A Dalit’s Guide to Identity

An Open Letter to Zomato On Its 10 Day Period Leave Policy

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