Breaking Taboos
“Fair and Lovely” – by Rhea Krishnan
I sauntered down the streets of Goregaon, Mumbai, inhaling the spicy aroma of street vada pav and gripping my mom’s hand to cross the bustling roads. Among the hustle of Mumbai, I felt a sense of warmth, I felt a connection to my culture. It had been over 5 years since I visited India, and […]
Mental Illness – by Rhea Krishnan
In South Asian communities, mental illness is often seen as a source of shame and stigma. It is considered a taboo subject and many individuals are uncomfortable talking about it openly. Mental health issues are rarely discussed in the home, as there is a fear that discussing mental illness in the family will bring dishonor […]
I identify as a girl, and I don’t like pink! – by Rekha Sriram
I identify as a girl, and I don’t like pink! Un-stereotyping the social gender norms. There is immense celebration when the hospital labour ward nurse announces, “it’s a girl”. It is a matter of great joy, the birth of a child. Sweets are distributed and the little baby girl is wrapped in a pink baby […]