Enchante:Lately Opinionated

Picture Source:  T Calendar I lately got to know about Intersectionality, when my friend who's in the field of public policy introduced this term to me. It was not difficult to understand, and Vitamin Stree's rendition of it on YouTube was quite helpful. The Oxford dictionary defines Intersectionality as "The interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage; a theoretical approach based on such a premise." It reflects on how identity is a culmination of various denominations and in turn how it leads to discrimination on the basis of layers to someone's identity. Intersectional Feminism identifies with the idea of Intersectionality. The use of this term was first made by Kimberlé Crenshaw, law professor and social theorist, in her 1989 paper “Demarginalizing The Intersection Of Race And Sex: A Black Feminist Critique Of Antidis

I joined the Quint as in intern in the year 2017, when it was just a budding online platform for quirky ideas and authentic information. It enriched me and taught me the basics of web journalism workings. I was part of a time when being apolitical was not the corollary of being privileged, rather it was just a term of being politically inactive but aware. Now since the last few years, politics is mainstream and there are rarely any apathetic objectors left, which is essential. With the coming of the new government, an advancement in greater involvement of people can be seen, as the need arises for an active movement. Yes, now if one doesn't voice one's opinions, they can well be living in an ivory tower. The proliferation of politics and ideas is largely online now, in the digital world, which is a space of articulation, expression, assertion, discovery, dissent and verbal warfare: not all for the right causes, but thankfully, most of the times. Youngsters are gett

(Pic Courtesy: The New Yorker ) On the 5th of January, the Golden Globes 2020 event was held, and well known and novel personages were acknowledged and awarded for their riveting performances. The ever-dazzling atmosphere of the venue was all the more illumined with noteworthy acceptance speeches expressing grief on Australian bush fires; appreciating veganism; reminding about voting rights, struggles of the LGBTQ community and awareness about environmentalism. Amidst all the glitter, tears, laughs and pep-talks was that feminist speech which touched me immensely- Michelle Williams, took the stage after her deserving victory for the role of Gwen Verdon in the mini-series Fosse/Verdon and voiced that one thought that burns patriarchs to Ashes- "I am grateful to live in a moment in our society where choice exists, because as girls and women, things can happen to our bodies that are not our choice. I've tried my very best to live a life of my own making, not just a s

Asia's biggest book fair is going on at New Delhi's Pragati Maidan and I went this year as well.  So what did I see and learn at the World Book Fair? To visit, you'll need a good stamina, good sense of direction and lots of cunning. I packed some light homemade snacks and two bottles of water to begin with- ADVICE- carry citrus fruits, apples or light crackers to get an instant energy boost. It'll help you in avoiding unwholesome oily food and save money. Coffee and tea is easily available at the entry and exit gates. Keep sipping water. Because it's winter, I wore a jumper and layered it with a jacket and a comfortable jegging. I took my knapsack to be more environment friendly and efficient. ADVICE- wear something comfortable and cozy to keep yourself warm, because inside the hall, you'll sweat af. Carry your own tote bag or shoulder bag; whichever is convenient. The most convenient mode of reaching the book fair is through a metro ride,