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“Why We Tear Each Other Down Instead of Lifting Each Other Up”
Ruqayya and Ramsha are twin sisters, but not in the usual sense. Their lives have been intertwined since birth, and yet, the comparisons never seem to stop. Growing up in a South Asian family where being perfect was the expectation, Ruqayya always stood out as the one who excelled in everything—academics, social life, and even relationships. On the other hand, Ramsha, though bright and talented in her own way, always seemed to fall short of her family’s expectations. Despite the constant pressure to be like her sister, Ramsha found herself struggling to meet the standards set by her parents and others around her. While Ruqayya’s accomplishments were celebrated, Ramsha’s perceived…
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“Success vs. Sisterhood: Are South Asian Women Trained to Compete Instead of Collaborate?”
We’ve all heard the saying:“There’s room for everyone at the top.”But what if, deep down, we were taught the opposite? As a South Asian woman, I often felt like I was walking a tightrope — trying to climb toward success while secretly scanning the room to see who else was climbing… and whether they were ahead of me. It’s subtle. It’s quiet. But it’s there.That unspoken tension between sisterhood and success. A Culture of Comparison Disguised as Ambition In so many South Asian households, ambition is encouraged — but with a twist. We’re told to work hard, be number one, and make our families proud. But alongside that drive comes…
Daughters of Strength, Bosses by Choice