A colorful perspective on life
As a child born in India, I learned that being “Snow White” was the epitome of beauty, a lesson reinforced by media, family, and society. But this isn’t just about personal aesthetics; colorism has real economic consequences and feeds into broader systems of oppression. Will we ever break free? … Continue readingPigment and Prejudice: Reflecting on Colorism’s Insidious Impact
True deep empowerment comes when you act and are seen as an autonomous being. I wish I could say it’s all in your hands, but it can’t and never will be — the paradox of empowerment for any group of people is it’s both taken and given. And sometimes the best we can do is just snatch the piece that we can take for ourselves. … Continue readingThe truth about women’s empowerment is deeper than what meets the eye
Watch out for the Uncles that put you down… … Continue readingThe Patriarchy Uncle: another dangerous species in the Indian ecosystem
The dominant group sets standards, and everything is compared to those — from what makes a good salad to what hair products to use … Continue readingAwareness: cultivating an anti-racist attitude
The Indian auntie thinks you’re the kid and she’s the wise one, but may be she needs to grow up? … Continue readingIndian Matchmaking: an entertaining reminder of why I’m so anti-Auntie
If Indian parents don’t want you to date, there’s usually six main reasons why… … Continue readingDissecting the Dating prohibition in Indian culture
A feeling of co-ownership of people’s bodies is fairly common in Indian families. This can lead to a lot of pain for individuals… … Continue readingOne body, multiple owners: the co-ownership mindset in India