Category: social
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‘Women’tal Health: It’s Okay to Seek Help
Sarabjit Kaur, Editor, Inspire Spectrum We often hear men are from Mars and women are from Venus. The idea of two separate worlds is fascinating to begin with, especially when we start comparing the lives, privileges and hardships of each gender. We have always been told that women are excellent multi-taskers and men read maps…
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Menstruation and Period Leaves: Welcome to The Town of Cramps and Unease
By Guest Author, Ayushi Singh “A Menstruating Woman” Menstruation has been treated as a taboo by many from the old and the new world. In today’s new world, new kinds of challenges have arisen concerning menstrual health. Menstrual health is a matter of right, and not merely a privilege for any girl! Recently, Spain has…
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THE PLIGHT OF THE RECENT WHO AWARDEES: ASHA WORKERS STILL FIGHTING FOR MINIMUM WAGES
Sarabjit Kaur, Editor, Inspire Spectrum Recently, ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers have been awarded the Global Health Leaders Award-2022 for being at the forefront of healthcare delivery in India. “ASHA (which means hope in Hindi) are more than 1 million female volunteers in India, honoured for the crucial role in linking the community with…
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WOMEN JUGGLING WORK AND FAMILY: ADDRESSING HOUSEHOLD GENDER GAP IN INDIA
Sarabjit Kaur, Editor, Inspire Spectrum A very ‘distinguished’ gentleman recently asked me as to why women choose to put their careers above their ‘marital duties’. I must admit that I was taken aback by the blatant confrontation lacking cogent rational backing. The opinionated gentleman did not stop there and began to address the “fertile phase”…
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Breaking the Vicious Saga of Body Norms
Sarabjit Kaur, Editor, Inspire Spectrum As summer has arrived early in full force, most of us are busy shuffling our wardrobes. Responding to the change in the season, the oversized coats and jackets are being replaced by the fashion-savvy crop tees. The curvy goddesses are ready to flaunt their curves! But wait a minute!! Do…
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SOWING SEEDS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW: RAISING WOMEN’S VOICES FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE AND GENDER EQUALITY
Sarabjit Kaur, Editor, Inspire Spectrum There is no easy day to be a woman. Across centuries, women have fought hard to be seen and recognized in the front space, along with men. The struggle is becoming tougher yet, with the climate crisis shadowing the world now more than ever. Latest data establishes a vital link…
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OVERCOMING INEQUITIES ONE AT A TIME: STORIES FROM YOUNG WOMEN
Conceptualized and compiled by Sarabjit Kaur, Editor, Inspire Spectrum “The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on it and the perseverance to follow it.” — Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut Overcoming Inequities, One at a Time Today’s ‘Women’s Wednesdays’ column is based on the…
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