Caged with Liberty

Her father says, “My daughter has full freedom,” But she has to be back by 7:00 p.m. Her husband tells us with pride That his wife earns But before leaving the house, She always has to ask. Her mother allows her to wear anything, Yet why are there eyes Stalking the length of her skirt?…

When The Stream Slips In

The uneasy silence fills the kitchen air, Stretched far too long, and far too much The quietness of it all, like bated breath Chipped mugs line the shelves, the cracks in the glass Like past remarks And every shadow seems to stretch too fast. Slowly, the kettle starts its quiet song Set on the stove,…

The Life Of A Woman

For a woman, Struggle is the rise to a new beginning and Doubts and painful echos are those ghosts pulling her downwards With all their might But when she truly learns the Virtue of indifference and ignorance and Then she takes those stones thrown at her And makes them into diamonds Because A queen knows…

Internet Fads and Beauty Trends: How Social Media is Fueling Insecurity and Exploiting Women

Beauty used to be personal. Now it’s an algorithm. TikTok decides what’s hot this week, Instagram shows you who’s “winning,” and every platform is just one big conveyor belt of faces and bodies to compare yourself to. It’s exhausting. Your feed is full of skin so smooth it looks fake, waists so small they could…

Problems Faced by Menstruating Women: A Call for Focus on Women’s Reproductive Health 

Menstrual health is a vital aspect of overall well-being of women, and yet, it remains a topic wrapped in silence and stigma, particularly in rural areas. In many developing countries, women face numerous challenges (especially in the rural pockets), when it comes to managing their menstrual health. Limited access to sanitary products, inadequate hygiene practices, lack…

Medicine, Misogyny & Misdiagnosis: The Neglect of Women’s Health

In the vast field of medical science, one startling reality continues to persist: the consistent lack of research focused specifically on women’s health. Despite making up half the global population, women’s biological differences, unique health needs, and distinct experiences with illness are frequently overlooked in research, diagnostics, and treatment protocols. This disparity has deep historical…