This edition delves into critical discussions surrounding gender, labor, and economic justice, with a focus on the invisibility of women’s unpaid labor, the Pink Tax, and the gendered nature of ambition.

The feature article, The Invisible Economy: Recognizing Unpaid Domestic Labor in Global Economic Metrics, highlights how the exclusion of unpaid care work distorts economic frameworks and reinforces gender inequality. 

This is complemented by a policy column on the Pink Tax, which unpacks the systemic economic penalties placed on femininity. The issue also covers an on-campus discussion on gendered ambition, exploring how societal expectations shape professional aspirations.

Additionally, this edition includes a thought-provoking podcast on Women as Symbols for Nationalism featuring a critical analysis of gendered representations in nation-building.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the speakers for their insights, as well as our dedicated columnists of the Gender and Society cluster for their valuable contributions. A special thank you to our entire team, our faculty advisors, and the CNES community for their unwavering support.

Avarohana March 2025 Edition Links:

• Flipbook & PDF: https://anyflip.com/ecrmp/zlkv/

• Podcast Episode: Women as Symbols for Nationalism: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5usRgNwCeC1WJPnbRHHUFa?si=j0Bqgc2rSiWvCF7QN9j-0Q

About Avarohana

Inspired by the concept of Avarohana, a descent in musical scale, our publication seeks to challenge dominant narratives and offer critical reflections on gender, economics, and policy. As a monthly project, Avarohana serves as a platform for intersectional dialogue, bridging academic research and activist discourse.

Swabhimaan Avarohana Project Page: https://swaabhimaancnes.wordpress.com/avarohana/

Swabhimaan Website: https://swaabhimaancnes.wordpress.com/