Tag: cultural expectations

Depression Behind the Dupatta: Smiling Faces, Silent Struggles
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Apr 30
🎭 Behind the Mask In countless South Asian households, the woman in the […]
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“When Culture and Creativity Collide: Navigating Boundaries as a Desi Female Blogger”
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Apr 14
Creating as a Desi woman is both liberating and layered. It’s a space […]
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“The Quiet Rebellion of Being Visible: A South Asian Woman’s Journey Into Content Creation”
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Apr 14
In a world where South Asian women have often been expected to remain […]
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“Who Gets to Be ‘Ideal’ in Our Culture – and at What Cost?”
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Apr 10
Returning to Pakistan after living abroad for so many years was a whirlwind […]
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“Healing the Scarcity Mindset That Tells Me I’m Not Enough Unless I’m Better”
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Apr 9
Roumaisa’s POV I was a girl born in a house that prayed for […]
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“Passed Down Pride: How Family Comparisons Shaped My Competitive Mindset”
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Apr 8
Two Sisters, One Story Told Two Different Ways Meera and Diya. In the […]
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“Marriage, Marks, and Money: The Competitive Checklist Passed Down to South Asian Girls”
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Apr 6
From the moment we’re old enough to understand language, a silent checklist starts […]
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“Why Do Aunties Love to Compare Us? The Root of Judgment in South Asian Communities”
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Apr 6
You’re at a family gathering. The chai is flowing, the snacks are out, […]
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Am I Competing or Just Surviving? Navigating Hidden Rivalries Among South Asian Women
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Apr 6
Let’s be honest — have you ever walked into a room full of […]
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