#womenrights

The institution of marriage has long been embedded in India’s socio-legal framework, reinforced heavily during British colonial rule. Each time the provision for criminalizing marital rape is brought forward, it collides with the perceived sanctity of marriage—a sanctity upheld at the cost of a...

In discussions about marriage and women's rights, two terms often arise: dowry and alimony. Both involve financial transactions related to marriage but are completely different in nature, legality, and impact on society. What is Dowry? Dowry refers to money, property, or goods given by the...

The Case for Equalizing the Age 1. Gender Equality Under the Law Having different ages for men and women implies that girls “mature faster” or should settle down sooner — a stereotype rather than a reality. In today’s society, equality starts with the law. If men and women can vote, work, and...

When the law says 'equal', should marriage still come with a gender gap? The Case for Equalizing the Age 1. Gender Equality Under the Law Having different ages for men and women implies that girls “mature faster” or should settle down sooner — a stereotype rather than a reality. In today’s...