Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style!

Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style!

We know the wait was long, but we're back with Season 3 of Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style! Last season, we spoke about everything pop culture and feminism, and now, in Season 3, we are back with brand new, exciting guests and conversations. This season looks to explore the nuances of gender in the workplace and will feature women/trans and queer individuals from different fields like journalism, politics, social work, sports, business and so much more. Join our hosts Sukanya and Shriya as they talk about un-stereotyping gender at the workplace with a stellar lineup of guests!

  1. 05/10/2023

    S03E12: Un-stereotyping the female porn artist Ft. Kali Sudhra

    In this episode of our podcast, we are talking about something that we have all engaged with but are often stopping ourselves from talking about it. Porn as we know it is possibly the most consumed form of media out there. However, the vulgarisation of porn happens with this whole treatment of the form only for a titillating objectifying purpose. Most porn that is readily available is also made from an extreme white-cis-het male gaze, where female pleasure seems to be completely sidelined. However with the advent of ethical porn and feminist creators that landscape is slowly changing. Joining our hosts Shriya and Sukanya in the final episode of this season is Kali Sudhra. Kali is a sex worker, writer, and educator. Kali has been dedicated to dismantling structures of white supremacy within feminism and challenging the gatekeeping of feminist spaces. The main focus of her work is exploring and presenting dissident sexuality, directly challenging white heteronormativity by using porn and various forms of sex work as a medium. Kali has performed in a number of XConfessions indie adult short films & is one of the most-watched performers on the site. In 2021 she co-directed XConfessions' first South Asian-themed movie 'The Saree Shop'. Tune in as we discuss what it is like to be a person of colour, a queer South Asian performer in an industry that is very strictly catering to a white-cis-het male audience. Concept and communications: Japleen Pasricha  Producer: Shriya Roy  Hosts: Sukanya Shaji and Shriya Roy  Cover Art by Shreya Tingal

    58 min
  2. 03/15/2023

    S03E08: Un-stereotyping the female Journalist Ft. Mitali Mukherjee

    We have discussed how gender reflects in various fields of work, in the previous episodes of this podcast. We all have different kinds of work environments. In some workplaces, we can afford to keep our persona, views, and opinions private. In other professions, that is not an option. Journalism is one such area of work where there is a lot of public gaze on the journalist, especially with the advent of digital and multimedia journalism. One often has to put their face, voice, opinions, and political views out there. They are scrutinised, correlated, juxtaposed, and many  kinds of consequences ensue, sometimes. Women journalists especially become vulnerable to cyberbullying, harassment, and personal attack. Our imagination of a woman in journalism is that of someone always ready, on their toes, chasing after the news. But how do we, as a society, make them feel deep within on a daily basis? What is it like to be a woman in journalism in today’s context? Joining our hosts Shriya and Sukanya in this episode is journalist, news anchor, and the current Director of the Reuters Institute’s Journalist Programmes, Mitali Mukherjee. Mitali is a business journalist writer and TEDx speaker and has covered and reported on a wide range of topics from political, global & local to economic. She has worked with CNBC TV18, BBC, Doordarshan, The Wire Mint, the World Bank, and The Indian Express. Mitali was also a Raisina Young Fellow and has been vocal about leading the conversation on financial equality for women and including them in conversations that impact their health, opportunities, and lives. Tune in as we discuss about discrimination faced by women journalists, the #MeToo movement in media, representation in newsrooms, and a lot more! Concept and communications: Japleen Pasricha   Producer: Shriya Roy   Hosts: Sukanya Shaji and Shriya Roy   Cover Art by Shreya Tingal

    35 min

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We know the wait was long, but we're back with Season 3 of Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style! Last season, we spoke about everything pop culture and feminism, and now, in Season 3, we are back with brand new, exciting guests and conversations. This season looks to explore the nuances of gender in the workplace and will feature women/trans and queer individuals from different fields like journalism, politics, social work, sports, business and so much more. Join our hosts Sukanya and Shriya as they talk about un-stereotyping gender at the workplace with a stellar lineup of guests!

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