Why should advertisements strive for more healthy representation?
Media representation plays a crucial role in shaping the minds and building a formative understanding of important issues.
March 20, 2023
Pratisandhi Blog
Sex in the Media
A child’s perception of sex is tarnished by media exposure, which also fosters the notion that it is evil and filthy. Young adults base their concept of sex in a world that is far from reality because of the comfortable taboo that surrounds sex in our society. Many factors make the connection between sex and the media quite problematic. However, media has also been the only source of information for people whose households rule sex out as filthy and uncultured. Media, therefore, plays a very important role in influencing how sex is portrayed in society and in people’s eyes
March 17, 2023
Censoring Sex in Indian Media
Censorship of Sex in Indian Media Censorship dates back to ancient times and has been used to suppress or restrict information and ideas that are
March 17, 2023
Is Age Really Just a Number?
There has always existed a glaring disparity between how Bollywood treats its male and female actors. The dual role of ageism and sexism in the film industry is becoming increasingly apparent with the female leads having a much shorter, so-called “shelf life” as compared to their male counterparts. Since when did beauty become synonymous with youth? Let’s decode how the two intersect to create a casting bias and exclusionary mindset toward women in cinema. Click here to learn more.
March 17, 2023
BDSM things: Bad Depiction of So Many things
India has a long and mysterious history when it comes to sexuality. India’s diverse sexual landscape is front and center in its arts and literature. Read this blog to know how this media representation is helping to create awareness about kink in culture and fetishism as well as breaking down some of the traditional taboos associated with these topics.
March 15, 2023
And CUT!…the sex? Sunflowers and Censorship in Indian Media
The Censor Board in India has evolved over the past decade, as to guidelines for what sort of content is allowed on the silver screen, but has it done more harm than good?
March 15, 2023
SACRED Project: A Program To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse
Pratisandhi has launched the launched the S.A.C.R.E.D (Sexual Abuse of Children: Redressal, Elimination, and Deterrence) Project to addresses and deliver comprehensive, educational sessions for children between the ages of 6-11 years of age on personal safety, consent, as well as safe, unsafe, and unwanted touches. We conduct sessions with the primary stakeholders in cases of Child Sexual Abuse: children, parents, and teachers across India and abroad.
March 7, 2023
How Do School Uniforms Shape Sexuality?
School dress codes navigate through the narrow spaces to establish a power dynamic in young minds.
March 2, 2023
A To Z Of Endometriosis Explained!
Having endometriosis can be confusing and terrifying and isn’t the easiest topic to bring up with either friends and family or your doctor because of the extreme taboo associated with this condition. Read this blog to learn more about how to recognize and manage this.
March 2, 2023
Does Your Pelvis Need A Regular Check Up?
Pelvic examinations most often check for Cervical Cancer, HPV or STIs. Read ahead to know about pelvis examination in detail and what all it entails.
March 2, 2023
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