A Brief History of Feminism and its impact on Modern India
Feminism in its most basic sense is referred to as ideologies, theories, movements which aim and talk about equality for women with respect to other genders in terms of social, political and economic aspects. It aims at acknowledging women as a gender when it comes to giving opportunities and rights. Feminism can be said asContinue reading “A Brief History of Feminism and its impact on Modern India”
Where Does India Stand on Abortion Laws?
Abortion as a procedure to terminate a pregnancy has been practised from ancient times by midwives, nurses etc. However, the discussion about Abortion and Abortion laws came up with the second wave of feminism in the world in around 1960s where feminists aimed for civil rights and reproductive rights including the choice of abortion forContinue reading “Where Does India Stand on Abortion Laws?”
Critical Analysis of Right to Information Act, 2005
Right to Information Act, 2005 (RTI Act, 2005) was enacted in India in replacement of Freedom of Information Act, 2002. It was enacted on the grounds of fundamental rights of citizens of India where under Article 19 of the Constitution of India, 1950, Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is mentioned. Therefore, the rightContinue reading “Critical Analysis of Right to Information Act, 2005”
