Various sociologists have defined marriage throughout history. Westermarck described it as a durable connection between male and female that extends beyond reproduction. Malinowski viewed it as an agreement focused on raising children, while Horton and Hunt saw it as a social pattern for family establishment. Modern marriage combines these ideas and has evolved with the rise of divorce, leading to challenges such as property division, alimony, child custody, and debts. A key solution to address these issues is Prenup Agreements, which have roots dating back 2,000 years to ancient Egypt and were also reflected in the Jewish ketubah, an ancient marriage contract. This blog highlights the need for Prenuptial Agreements in Modern Marriages in detail.

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) underscores that

The Myanmar crisis, triggered by a military coup in 2021, has descended the whole nation into chaos. The crisis needs urgent attention from regional and global influencers because of escalating violence, mass displacement and its effects on neighbouring counties.

Passed in 2023, the Women Reservation Act hopes to be another landmark on India's path toward gender equality in political representation. This reservation bill aims to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) and state legislative assemblies. The Act is noted as a progressive step toward women's empowerment and progress in making their voices heard in the political arena; however, some critics find it half-hearted as it may not address the systemic barriers women face in politics. In this blog, the implications of the Women Reservation Act are addressed by gauging the historical context, prospective benefits, objections, and the general societal impact.