Becky Blab

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Mahila on motorbikes

September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Besides the horrible way this article refers to the actresses, I just wanted to highlight that two upcoming films will be featuring women on motorcycles, and here’s what they have to say about it:
“Riding a bike was liberating. It was something I always wanted to do — it’s feminine, fiesty and fun. The thrill of [...]

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Tags: empowerment · gender roles and division of labour · media · mobility

Feminism ‘Unlimited’

August 18th, 2008 · No Comments

My recent post on UltraViolet:
I VOLUNTEERED TO HELP at the Jaipur Film Festival and one of the films I liked most was UnLimited Girls by Paromita Vohra, which is being touted as India’s first feminist film. UnLimited Girls humorously explores engagements with feminism in contemporary India and is a must-see for those participating in this [...]

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Tags: activism · culture · feminism · me · media