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Viability of the ‘Democratic Liberalism’ Project

From Free to Fair Markets: Liberalism after COVID -19 by Rosalind Dixon and Richard Holden, Oxford University Press, 2022; pp 240, 24 GBP.

Raising the 'Labour Question' in a Deliberative Democracy

Today, in India, “deliberative democracy” is failing to translate into social, economic and political justice for its citizens, especially the 450 million workers in the unorganised sector. This is because of the growing gap between the elected representatives and the electors themselves, particularly a deep disconnect between the policies and politics of the state and the needs and demands of the working Indian masses (Yadav 2010). This deep disconnect has come to the fore more vividly amidst the pandemic. The question is: What option do the millions of excluded, overlooked and invisibilised Indian labourers have? Do they quietly accept their sad destiny because it has been served to them by their chosen representatives?

Remaking the Indian Military for Women

The judgment in the Babita Puniya case illustrates the gender stereotypes, inequality and discrimination deeply embedded in the Indian military. Even when the “women’s question” has been raised with respect to the army, it has been from the typical “male” standpoint.

Citizenship (Amendment) Act: Enforcement Is Fraught with Legal Hurdles

The union government expended considerable political capital to enact the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. But, the implementation process is likely to lay bare the inherent contradictions of the Act, and could throw up unforeseen challenges for the government.

No Room For Breastfeeding Mothers in India

How do we as a society view the act of breastfeeding? It is essential to provide necessary infrastructure which are private, safe and clean, for mothers to breastfeed their infants in public buildings.

Of Ageing and Dignity

There is a need to examine society’s attitude towards older people who are marginalised and invisibilised, and whose concerns are deemed unimportant.

 

A Bus Ride in Kolkata

This illustrative bus journey shows the many ways in which public transport in Kolkata is exclusionary.

A Norwegian Sojourn

A trip to Norway sparks questions on equality and inclusiveness.

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