ANIMAL: A Case Study in Neglect Trauma
I recently watched the film Animal, and I don’t think I’ve ever cringed this much in the space of a few hours. It was the […]
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7 Tips for Men Who Want to Heal
I’ve been reflecting a lot on the men in my life, including family, friends, and clients. I spend a lot of time coaching women, but […]
Continue reading »3 Ways Older Women Embody Patriarchy
I’ve been pondering this topic for some time. It’s a difficult one because I’ve been on the receiving end of these tactics from older women. […]
Continue reading »Rocky Aur Rani: A Patriarchal Kahani
There seems to be a trend in Bollywood movies lately. Toxic patriarchy is being addressed – more and more vehemently. I mentioned Satyaprem ki Katha […]
Continue reading »Come on Barbie, Let’s Smash the Patriarchy?
I had resolved not to watch Barbie, the movie. I acknowledge it was due to my irritation at what Barbie represents to me: patriarchal expectations […]
Continue reading »5 Reasons We Don’t Stand Up for Ourselves
This post was triggered by a particular moment in the film, Satyaprem ki Katha, which I very highly recommend by the way, and won’t spoil […]
Continue reading »3 Insights about Patriarchy and Pleasure
Of all places, I learned on TikTok about a film from June 2022 called Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, starring the inimitable Emma Thompson. […]
Continue reading »5 Lessons about Patriarchy and Trauma: Tara vs Bilal Review
Yes, spoiler alert, but the movie’s been out for a few weeks. I’ve been a fan of Harshvardhan Rane since Sanam Teri Kasam – a […]
Continue reading »3 Reasons Women are Disempowered and 5 Steps to Change It
Recently, I gave a talk at an event organized by the local chapter of the Women’s Federation for World Peace. My talk was entitled: “3 […]
Continue reading »7 Ways to Stop Internalizing Patriarchy
I’ve noticed in the last several workshops I’ve facilitated, that feminists, like the rest of us, have internalized patriarchal ways of being. Indeed, I wrote […]
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