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“I’m Not Just an Aesthetic: Reclaiming My Voice as a South Asian Woman Online”
There’s something deeply unsettling about being celebrated for your appearance but ignored for your voice. As a South Asian woman navigating digital spaces, I’ve felt this more than once — that quiet tension between being appreciated for how I look, how I dress, how I style my life, but not always for what I say. It’s a strange, frustrating paradox: to be visible, yet unheard. To be admired, but not fully understood. We’re often reduced to an “aesthetic.”The vibrant kurtas, the gold jewelry, the chai cups and hennaed hands — they’re all beautiful, no doubt. They’re part of who we are. But we are not just that. We are more…
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“What It Means to Be a South Asian Female Creator in a World That Doesn’t Always See Us”
Let’s be real — being a South Asian female creator in today’s world is both a privilege and a battle. It’s empowering, fulfilling, and transformative, but it also comes with layers of challenges that many people simply don’t see. We’re often expected to exist quietly, to not “make noise,” to stick to what’s been deemed “acceptable” by societal standards — both in our own communities and in the wider world. But here’s the truth: we were never meant to be silent. Our voices, our visions, and our stories are too powerful to be boxed in. The Pressure to Fit In While Standing Out As creators, we constantly walk a fine…
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