Hiring Research Manager for the Belongg Research Collective
About Belongg Billions of people across the world face prejudice & bias and get severely compromised access to services such as housing, education, healthcare, and jobs simply on account of their identity (gender, race, caste, disability, ethnicity, faith, sexuality, and more). Belongg is a social innovation incubator that focuses on diversity and inclusion and creates […]
Overturning Roe vs Wade: Reproductive Rights and Bodily Autonomy in the US and India
On 24 June 2022, the American Supreme Court overturned a landmark constitutional ruling called Roe vs Wade, which had legalised abortion across the country. The judgement had ruled that a woman’s decision to have an abortion during the first three months of her pregnancy must be left to her and her doctor. Roe was a […]
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We are hiring for the following roles, find detailed information below: Manager Cities & WASH Associate: Law, Justice, & Peace Associate About Belongg Billions of people across the world face prejudice & bias and get severely compromised access to services such as housing, education, healthcare, and jobs simply on account of their identity (gender, race, […]
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Check out these shows to hear in-depth conversations about inclusive and diverse literature, research and mental health.
Could the Malnutrition and Mental Health Crises be Interlinked? | Mental Health Awareness Month 2022
A person’s access to sufficient and nutritious food is closely connected with their mental wellbeing. Not only does the lack of access to food lead to stress and anxiety and therefore vulnerability to mental health issues, but also food insecurity may lead to nutritional deficiencies that adversely affect mental wellbeing. Additionally, persons suffering from mental […]
Caste and Gastropolitics in India | Dalit History Month 2022
While for most other species, food is a matter of survival, a peculiarity of the human world is that for us, food transcends the notion of mere survival. Families, communities, and cultures all over the world centre themselves around food and this is especially true in India, a country where much emphasis is placed on […]
25 Intersectional Toolkits on Mental Health, Wellness, and Self Care
Here is a collection of 25 toolkits on mental health, wellness, and self-care that cater to five themes (Disability, Gender, Race, Religion, and Migration).
Podcast Episodes on the Lived Experiences of Dalit Individuals
Dalit voices are not represented in mainstream media but fortunately, a few podcasts have risen to fill this vacuum. We recommend the five episodes below.
10 Books on the Intersection of Caste and Mental Health
This mix of books try to sensitively question the gaze and at the same time offer a much-needed insight into the multilayered impact of caste on mental health and wellbeing.
5 Researchers Investigating the Mental Health of Indigenous Communities in India
There is a steady, albeit small, stream of research accumulating information on the experiences of members of indigenous or Adivasi communities without forcefully categorizing and reducing these experiences. Here is a list of authors writing such research.