Beyond Yes and No: Exploring the depths of Consent as an Aspect for Respect and Autonomy
Published On :
14th May 2024
Posted by : Rakshya Adhikari
Category :
Concurrent issues
In the world of relationships, interactions, and human rights, consent stands as a fundamental pillar of respect and empowerment. It's a concept that goes beyond simple agreement; it expresses the principles of autonomy, choice, and mutual understanding. In this piece of writing, we'll try to understand what consent truly means, its significance in various contexts, and why it's essential for fostering healthy and respectful relationships, diving into its depth.
Consent, in general, means that an individual voluntarily and willfully agrees in response to another individual’s proposition. The individual who consents is expected to have significantly.....
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The fear of not being accepted
Published On :
11th April 2024
Posted by : Rakshya Adhikari
Category :
Gender and advocacy
Growing up as a gay in a society still grappling with acceptance and understanding of diverse sexual orientation can be incredibly challenging journey. From facing bullying and numerous questions at home, at school, to enduring societal stigma, the experience an individual faces, identifying oneself as a gay, cannot be understood and felt without the heart filled with acceptance, love, and attitude of empathy.
I also embarked on the journey of facing all those challenges, navigating through different spheres of life, discrimination at multiple stages, and confronting prejudices to fit in the criteria established by society to be a normal human. I li.....
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Sita's Secret: A Story about Periods
Published On :
30th April 2024
Posted by : Shristi Sharma
Sita, a bright-eyed girl with hair as dark as the night sky, lived in a small village. One sunny morning, Sita noticed a stain on her favorite red skirt. Fear gripped her. She didn't understand what was happening. Sita knew something was different. Her stomach ached, and a strange feeling of worry filled her. She remembered whispers from the older girls about a time when they would be "unclean." Tears welled up in her eyes. Was she sick? Was she in trouble? Confused and scared, Sita approached her mother. But how could Sita explain this strange secret? Words seemed to fail her. Seeing Sita's distress, Mother knelt down and held her hand. "What troub.....
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