Once in a Blue Moon Academia (OBMA)

 পুং-তান্ত্রিকের নারীবাদচর্চা ও মানবীবিদ্যার আদ্যছেরাদ্দ      Posted on 30th October, 2024 (GMT 17:55 hrs) দেবপ্রসাদ বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় ⤡ ABSTRACT The article critiques the misuse of the term “feminism” in political and societal contexts, particularly in South East Asia, arguing that it is often reduced to superficial appeasement rather than genuine advocacy for gender egalitarianism. The piece also discusses the cultural complexity of the gender question, the superficial use of statistics as such, and the real challenges that Indian women face, such as malnutrition and gender-based violence. Emphasizing philosophical rigor, it highlights issues with binary gender norms in the context of discussing “gender neutral law” and advocates for nuanced, intersectional gender studies. ওপরের আঁকাটি ফ্রিডা কাহলোর… ১।। আমার ভীষণই অস্বত্তি হচ্ছে: “নারীবাদ” পরিভাষাটি নিয়ে যত্রতত্র আন্দাগুন্দা কথা বলা হচ্ছে–এমনকী বাবাতান্ত্রিক রাষ্ট্রকেও “নারীবাদী” বলে কেউ কেউ দাগাচ্ছেন। তাই কয়...

 “Gods” (or Deities?) as Juristic Persons: Critiquing the Hindutva Idolatry “Gods” (or Deities?) as Juristic Persons: Critiquing the Hindutva Idolatry Posted on 27th October, 2024 (GMT 20:00 hrs) AKHAR BANDYOPADHYAY ⤡ DEBAPRASAD BANDYOPADHYAY ⤡ ABSTRACT The article critiques the legal recognition of Hindu deities as juristic persons, a concept used to grant Hindu idols legal rights similar to those of humans or corporations. It argues that this practice, which began under British colonial law, has been appropriated by Hindutva forces to reinforce idolatry and elevate religious sentiments over secular law. By treating deities as legal entities, the article suggests that Hindutva ideology gains leverage in the Indian judicial system, promoting a particular brand of religious identity that influences political and social dynamics. The author calls for a critical examination of this conflation of religion and legal identity, questioning its compatibility with India’s secular frame...