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TYPF TalksAbort The Stigma Ep 6: Navigating Gender-Affirming Abortion Services with Dr. Sunil BaruaIn this episode of "Abort the Stigma," Arundhati presents common questions sourced from queer and trans individuals from her research to Dr. Barua regarding abortion and safer sex practices. The podcast delves into critical medical topics such as bodily changes, Hormone Replacement Therapy, and the use of abortion pills. Dr. Barua not only explores the medical dimensions of gender and queer-affirming services but also highlights their affordability and accessibility for queer and trans individuals.
About Abort the Stigma Podcast series:
Abortion is frequently seen in a negative light. The focus usually rests...2024-03-2925 min
TYPF TalksAbort The Stigma Ep 5: Expanding the Abortion Discourse: Inclusion of Transmasculine PeopleIn this episode of "Abort the Stigma," the podcast confronts the absence of transmasculine individuals in abortion conversations, highlighting how legal, social, and medical narratives predominantly revolve around cisgender women. Transmasculine people face numerous barriers when seeking abortion services, including misgendering and a lack of understanding of their diverse experiences and bodies among healthcare providers. The episode emphasises the urgency of broadening the abortion discourse to be more inclusive of diverse gender identities, advocating for equal access to abortion services for all individuals, regardless of gender.
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TYPF TalksAbort The Stigma Ep 4: Engaging with Cis-Men on Abortion
In this episode of the "Abort the Stigma" podcast series, we delve into the inclusion of cis-men in discussions surrounding abortion. Traditionally, conversations about abortion have been perceived as primarily concerning women, queer individuals, and transmasc individuals. However, this episode highlights the importance of men's involvement in supporting pregnant people with pre-marital abortion and the need to involve male engagement in issues related to abortion and SRHR. Or rather to simply put how abortion is a men's issue too!
About Abort the Stigma Podcast series:
Abortion is frequently seen in a negative...2024-03-2435 min
TYPF TalksAbort the Stigma Ep 3: Sex Workers' Right to Abortion AccessIn this episode of the "Abort the Stigma" podcast series, we delve into the intersection of sex work movement and abortion access. Join us as we explore the legal and medical landscapes shaping sex workers' right to abortion, hear personal experiences from the ground, and address the unique challenges they face in securing reproductive healthcare. Get ready to confront stigmas, challenge misconceptions, and advocate for greater inclusivity and support for the sex worker community in their journey to access abortion services.
About Abort the Stigma Podcast series:
Abortion is frequently seen in...2024-03-2124 min
TYPF TalksAbort The Stigma Ep 2: Breaking the Reels: Unveiling Abortion Narratives in Media and CinemaIn this episode, we dissect the complex portrayal of abortion in Indian media. From sensationalized news coverage to nuanced film narratives, we explore how media contributes to shaping public perceptions around abortion. You will hear from our fellows who have analysed portrayal of abortion in Malayalam and Hindi cinema, and who bring in their experience in news journalism. Join us as we navigate the intricate relationship between media representation and societal attitudes, discussing key themes, notable films, and the role of responsible journalism in fostering a more informed and compassionate dialogue on abortion.
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TYPF TalksAbort The Stigma Ep 1: Busting Medical Myths on Abortion with Dr. Suchitra DalvieIn the first episode of Abort the Stigma podcast series, we will discuss the legal and medical facets of abortion access, weigh in on the ground reality of abortion rights, and bust some common myths surrounding abortion.
About Abort the Stigma Podcast series:
Abortion is frequently seen in a negative light. The focus usually rests upon the termination of the pregnancy, or the stigma or fear that the abortion seeker has to endure. But there is another side to abortion that seems to be missing from our discussion. Abortion...2023-09-1926 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastWords of Belonging Ep 13 | Smashing the Patriarchy with Sindhu RajasekaranAbout the Book:Centred around the bold voices of millennials and Gen Zs, Smashing the Patriarchy explores how young Indian women from diverse backgrounds ingeniously overcome the patriarchy in their everyday lives. From beauty, body politics, and sexuality, to caste, power, and the paradox of choice, the book explores a wide range of women’s issues and draws important connections between these. In the chapter ‘On Beauty’ the author examines why women pursue or reject mainstream beauty standards and the real-life repercussions of their choices. ‘Ishq in the Times of Tinder’ considers the conundrum that is love and...2022-08-1839 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastWords of Belonging Ep 7 | A Satirical Look at Indian Village Life with Luc LeruthIn this episode, Luc Leruth discusses his novel, Rumble in a Village and explores themes of caste politics, economic distress and social dynamics in rural India. About the Book:While the murder mystery is one thread of the story, we follow Anil, the upper caste NRI protagonist, as he bumbles along through Palanpur, making friends and mistakes. He is determined to help the villagers by bringing modern amenities and development to the village. This leads him on a sometimes confusing, yet eye-opening journey through the myriad complexities of northern India—the politics of different caste gro...2022-08-1833 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastWords of Belonging Ep 5 | Adhir Biswas Shares Snippets from his Life of Migration & ExileIn this episode, we speak to Adhir Biswas and translator V. Ramaswamy about their book, 'Memories of Arrival'. About the Book:Translated for the first time into English, Memories of Arrival brings together four books of a migrant’s story of displacement and exile in one volume. Adhir Biswas, a Dalit, makes the subalterns gain some visibility. The author, though half-starved, gets an education. He finds possibilities, delighting in the city of Calcutta, making the most of what he can. He finds a place in the book world, finally emerging as the distinguished editor and pu...2022-08-181h 03
The Belongg Literature PodcastWords of Belonging Ep 4 | Nandana Dev Sen on Translating her Mother's Celebrated PoetryNandana Dev Sen reads out and discusses the themes from 'Acrobat,' an English translation of her mother, Nabaneeta Dev Sen's widely celebrated Bengali poetry. About the Book:A radiant collection of poetry about womanhood, intimacy, and the body politic that together evokes the arc of an ordinary life. Nabaneeta Dev Sen's rhythmic lines explore the joys and agonies of first love, childbirth, and decay with a restless, tactile imagination, both picking apart and celebrating the rituals that make us human. When she warns, "know that blood can be easily shed by lips," her words...2022-08-1839 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastWords of Belonging Ep 3 | A Glimpse into the Lives of Underprivileged Lesbians with Maya SharmaMaya Sharma discussed her seminal book, Loving Women: Being Lesbian in Unprivileged India.About the Book: Located within a personal journey of emergence from a space fraught with silences and half-truths, the book documents the life-stories of ten working-class queer women living in north India. In doing so, it dispels the myth that lesbians in India are all urban, westernized and come from upper and middle classes. These real-life narratives create a space for voices with little or no privilege, providing these women with an opportunity to share their lived realities with one another and w...2022-08-1834 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastWords of Belonging Ep 2 | Arunava Sinha on the Scope & Future of Translations in IndiaDoes inclusive literature in Indian languages give us an opportunity to speak more boldly of subjects that are otherwise not explored in as much depth through English language literature in India? Where do the lines exist and what is the scope of such literature? Translated literature provides a window into the lives of others who are unlike us in some ways but like us in others. But what are some of the challenges involved in translation? How does a translator retain the nuances of the original text? Eminent translator Arunava Sinha attempts to answer some of these questions and t...2022-08-1834 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastWords of Belonging Ep 1 | Gyan Chaturvedi Talks Satire, Social Commentary & TranslationsGyan Chaturvedi talks about Alipura, the English translation of his novel, Baramasi. Baramasi is part of the Bundelkhand trilogy. Book Description:The novel is set in village Alipura, Jhansi district in the late 1960s. The Dube family – widowed mother, four sons and a daughter – are inspired by their dreams. Their immediate aspiration is to find a husband for Binnoo, the only daughter of the house. But the boys have dreams as well – of wealth, political power, dacoity, romance, or even just passing the intermediate exam. A perennial bestseller since its Hindi publication (as Baramasi) in 1999, Alipur...2022-08-1858 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastCreating Diverse Worlds: Speculative Fiction Ep 4 | Samit BasuPopular speculative fiction (SFF) author Samit Basu talks about his celebrated novel, Chosen Spirits, and the current state of SFF in India. In this episode, Samit Basu delves deep into the dystopian roots of his award-winning novel, Chosen Spirits. Samit incorporates several current concerns in his dystopian view of a futuristic New Delhi, like climate change, air pollution, breach of digital security, increasing class divide and communal unrest. We discuss the scope of dystopian writing for social commentary and the need to address pressing real life concerns in fiction. The episode ends with Samit sharing some much-needed advice to a...2022-08-1851 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastCreating Diverse Worlds : Speculative Fiction Ep 3 | Julian K. JarboeIn conversation with Julian K. Jarboe about their debut collection, Everyone on the Moon is Essential Personnel. Julian expands on what they mean by "mid-apocalyptic," a term used to describe their collection and what role do writers of speculative fiction play in a world that is turning increasingly dystopian. We then examine the scope of SFF and how one can explore issues of real world, such as climate crisis in their fiction. Julian ends with comments on queer and trans representation in SFF. About the Book:In this debut collection (Everyone on the Moon is Essential...2022-08-181h 07
The Belongg Literature PodcastCreating Diverse Worlds: Speculative Fiction Ep 2 | Usman T MalikPopular Pakistani SFF author Usman T Malik discuss his debut collection, Midnight Doorways: Fables from Pakistan. In this episode, Usman discusses themes of home, belonging and representation in his stories. We discuss the characteristics of South Asian SFF and the tradition of fantastical writing, myths and legends. Usman shares insights about Pakistani publishing industry and comments on the debate about appropriation in fiction. About the GuestUsman T. Malik is a Pakistani-American writer and doctor. His fiction has been reprinted in several years’ best anthologies, including the Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy series, and has be...2022-08-1855 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastCreating Diverse Worlds : Speculative Fiction Ep 1 | Fran WildeIn conversation with award-winning SFF author Fran Wilde about representation of disability in fiction. Award-winning author Fran Wilde takes us through a journey of her works and inspiration. We discuss themes of representation in speculative fiction, and Fran comments on the inclusion of disability in her stories. The episode ends with a contemplation on the scope of SFF and acknowledgement of discriminatory troupes in depiction of disabled characters in fiction. About the Guest:Fran Wilde's acclaimed short stories have appeared in Asimov's, Nature, and Beneath Ceaseless Skies. Aside from her writing career, she has w...2022-08-1847 min
The Belongg Literature PodcastReimaginings Ep 01 | Reimagining LoveReimagining love: Breaking away from the normative with authors Sharif Rangnekar, Bishakh Som and Maia Kobabe. In this episode, we will hear our guests explore their relationship with community and found families, experience writing memoirs and the role of love in political, cultural and social discussions.About the Guests:Sharif Ragnekar is a well known journalist and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights at every possible platform. He is the Festival Director of the Rainbow Lit Fest and his memoir Straight to Normal: My Life As A Gay Man is one of the few pieces of writings...2022-06-011h 08
The Belongg Literature PodcastReimaginings Ep 3 | Reimagining the ConstitutionReimagining the scope of the Indian Constitution with Prof. Arun Thiruvengadam, Arvind Narrain and Aakash Singh Rathore. In this episode, we speak to three guests who have approached the Indian Constitution through different lenses in their writing and scholarship. The three discuss the scope of the constitution in accommodating evolution of different identities, the state of the constitutional principles in today’s world and the changing idea of India.About the Guests:Dr. Arun K. Thiruvengadam is currently a Professor of Law at the National Law School, Bangalore. His teaching and research interests lie in the ar...2022-06-011h 01
The Belongg Literature PodcastReimaginings Ep 02 | Reimagining HistoryReimagining history: Rejecting a homogeneous past with Prof Manan Ahmed Asif, Prof. Chinnaiah Jangam and Archana Garodia Gupta. In this episode, our guests view history through different lenses and surface common truths as well as rich differences in our past. We will hear our guests exchange reflections about the multiplicity of historical narratives, the need to look to our past and the value of searching beyond mainstream sources.About our Guests:Prominent scholar Prof Manan Ahmed Asif has written extensively on South Asian history and currently teaches history at Columbia University. His books include, A Bo...2022-06-011h 07