Author profile: Sweta Madhuri Kannan

Representation of Female Terrorists in the Western Media and Academia

Sweta Madhuri Kannan • Aug 31 2011 • Essays

One of the most striking continuities in the history of human societies is the tendency to educe women to their biological and societal roles. Endowed with the arguably greater responsibilities of pregnancy, women have often been made out to be ‘life givers’, ‘nurturers’ and ‘homemakers’, and little else.

How should post-conflict societies balance their demand for truth and justice?

Sweta Madhuri Kannan • Aug 27 2011 • Essays

The reconciliation of war-torn, divided societies is a long and difficult process. It is incorrect to expect individuals to be healed within one, two or three years after the conflict as for some this might take a lifetime. The most important factor to bear in mind is the distinct differences between healing processes that take place at the societal level and those that concern individuals.

Why are questions of international politics hard to resolve?

Sweta Madhuri Kannan • Aug 24 2011 • Essays

Living comfortable lives in the West, it is easy for us to forget that issues such as poverty and destitution, both issues that the UN has to address, are more than mere ‘concepts’ that are discussed. Thus, the problems facing international politics present real issues with considerable impact on individual lives that are often almost impossible to resolve.

Living in the shadows: lesbians in India

Sweta Madhuri Kannan • Aug 18 2011 • Essays

Lesbians in India are conspicuous by their lack of visibility in mainstream society. If one were to accept the Indian government’s stance concerning sexual minorities, lesbians would simply not exist. This report proposes explore the issue of ’lesbianism’ in contemporary India.

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