Deconstruct how confidence is often misinterpreted in South Asian households and cultures—especially for girls—and how we can reclaim it. For generations, confidence has been misinterpreted in many South Asian households. A girl who speaks up is labeled disrespectful. One who takes pride in her looks is called attention-seeking. One who disagrees is told she’s too Westernized. Whether it’s a subtle eye-roll at a family gathering or being silenced when we express our opinions, many of us have been conditioned to believe that confidence is incompatible with being a “good” South Asian girl. But here’s the truth: confidence is not arrogance. It’s not disobedience. And it’s definitely not a betrayal of…