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“Comfort women” and the cost of war on women’s bodies
Women have long been seen as spoils of war, and violence against women is increasingly being used as a weapon. But even during World War II, women were forced into prostitution by Japanese invaders who still refuse to officially apologize for their crimes.
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Tawaifnama: A brief history of Tawaif culture in India
From elite performing artists to a marginalized community living on the fringes of society, the tawaif community has undergone numerous upheavals through the years. Saba Dewan’s Tawaifnama traces the impact of colonialism and the nationalist discourse on the marginalization and erasure of India’s Tawaif culture.
Shinjini Mehrotra 