Category: Political & Personal
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The Invisibility of Male Rape: A Call for Change
By Sumia Islam “Real men are tough and strong”; “men are too strong to be raped.” Narratives around men’s resilience, strength, and sexual desire have created the dangerous belief that men who cannot protect themselves are “not man enough.” This perception silences male rape victims and prevents them from opening up. For many, the trauma…
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When the System Becomes the Abuser
by Ishrat Jahan Prachy In a recent incident, while consoling a victim, I didn’t have the heart to tell her how badly the criminal justice system is going to ruin her. The character assassination that she’s going to face in the courtroom. Even though I couldn’t say it, since she’s someone I know, the other…
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Seeking Recipe for Dudh Cha: A Cure for Unseen Heartbreaks
by Bidya Two heaping spoonfuls of powdered milk, 3 spoons of sugar, simmer till it foams up like your desire for a free life. Measure the tea leaves following your love for the person you’re making the tea for. Simmer till it turns the color of the inside of your lover’s wrist. Always serve in…
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