Writings – Page 10 – Madhu Kishwar

Stimulating Reform, Not Forcing it

Uniform Versus Optional Civil Code This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-89, Jul-Aug 1995) The recent Supreme Courtjudgement by Justice…

A Himalayan Catastrophe

The Controversial Tehri Dam in the Himalayas This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-91, Nov-Dec 1995) Imagine that a jumbo…

Out of the Zenana Dabba

Out of the Zenana Dabba This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-96, Sep-Oct 1996) The Prime Minister himself could not…

Women’s Marginal Role in Politics

This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-97, Nov-Dec 1996) The law to reserve one-third of the total number of seats…

Women, Sex and Marriage

Restraint as a Feminine Strategy This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-99, Mar-Apr 1997) Though sexuality is considered an innate…

‘Naukri’ As Property

Causes and Cures for Corruption in Government This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-100, May-Jun 1997) When I moved to…

An Agenda for India

The Speech We Deserved to Hear on August 15 This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-101, Jul-Aug 1997) This is…

Our Debt to the Dynasty

A Humble Proposal for Bringing About Greater National Unity This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-104, Jan-Feb 1998) We Indians…

Yours Nationally

This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-105, Mar-Apr 1998) I am a true nationalist. I want to serve my nation…

The Logic of Quotas

Women’s Movement Splits on the Reservation Bill This article was first published in the print edition of Manushi Journal. (Issue-107, Jul-Aug 1998) After much fireworks, the…

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