I was reading some papers about Bastar when I came across this book — The Colonial Origins of Ethnic Violence in India. In this book, the author, Ajay Verghese, presents a relatively radical explanation for some of the ethnic violence in India. He attributes it to colonial British policies. Understanding
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CHITTAGONG HILL TRACTS: A VOICE THAT HAS BEEN SILENCED
The terminology of ‘Genocide’ was coined by Raphael Lemkin who defined this as the complete annihilation of a racial, ethnic or a national group. The ulterior motive in undertaking such a barbarous act has been highlighted in this terminology. The Chittagong Hill Tract, which borders India and Myanmar consists of
SEXUAL HEALTH — HOW ABUSE IMPACTS SEXUAL HEALTH
Before we can begin to understand this relationship between sexual health and abuse, we must define sexual health. According to the World Health Organization, “ Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being concerning sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships,
HOW DO THE SDGS PUSH THE NARRATIVE AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?
In the twenty-first century, as the world grapples with a deadly pandemic, another sub-pandemic seems to be taking roots in most societies – that of domestic violence against women. Termed by United Nations Women as the ‘shadow pandemic’, this notion aims to highlight that as 90 countries move into lockdown