This podcast explores the taboo topics that often left undiscussed in South Asian contexts. Indu, an organization that combats domestic violence in South Asian communities across the U.S., delves into topics surrounding abuse, allyship, healthy relationships, and normalization of the subordination of women in popular media.
Religion--South Asia's justification to carry on the tradition of subjugating women
Tasmina Ahmed, from Turning Point for Women and Families, speaks with Vasudha about how customs can often be packaged as religiously sanctioned to justify abuse against women. She speaks about the need for inclusivity within South Asian organizations and the importance of culture-specific aid.
8 Nov 2020
Annesa's Story
Kavya talks to Annesa Tabassum about her abusive marriage, and the stigma about divorce in the South Asian community.
1 Nov 2020
Spilling the chai on Indian Matchmaking
Vasudha and Aleena discuss how the show Indian Matchmaking reinforces the idea of a "passive" woman as desirable while projecting castist, racist, colorist, and (generally exclusionary) opinions about matchmaking.
25 Oct 2020
Honor violence against LGBTQ+ individuals in South Asian communities
Kavya, Sanah and Simmi discuss domestic violence against LGBTQ+ peoples, and how colonial remnants still continue to influence social norms.
18 Oct 2020
Education as a control tactic
Aleena and Payal talk about educational abuse in South Asian communities and how women might be limited in pursuing higher education.
11 Oct 2020
It's not "fiscally responsible", it's financial abuse
Sanah and Michael discuss how abusers can attempt to control by limiting access or accumulation of funds, and give tips on how to practice boundaries.
4 Oct 2020
Immigration Law and Survivors
Tulika speaks with immigration lawyers--Katie and Maria--discussing the legal options for immigrant victims of intimate partner violence.
27 Sept 2020
Why survivors can't just go to the police
Iman and Manal explore why survivors might feel threatened by law enforcement, and explore other options for seeking help.
20 Sept 2020
~Everything your parents should have taught you~
Jake and Simmi chat with the founder and head of Tresurher, Anushay Chaudhry, about reproductive abuse and normalization of sexual coercion in South Asian communities.
13 Sept 2020
Locked in or Locked up?
Jake and Manal talk about the increase in IPV and child abuse during this worldwide pandemic, and how we all can be allies in this unprecedented time.
6 Sept 2020
Nalini's Story
Manal chats with Nalini Chaturvedi, a domestic violence survivor, about abuse and ally ship in the South Asian community.
30 Aug 2020
Rishta me ASAP
Annaika and Dhyan tackle how taboos in the South Asian community of engaging in sexual or romantic relationships. They explore how normalizing relationships may lead to higher self-esteem and make help more accessible in cases on IPV.
18 Aug 2020
You're not overreacting, it's a red flag
Iman and Annaika explore control as a form of abuse, how to identify red flags, and ways to approach someone experiencing abuse.
16 Aug 2020
"How can I be a feminist if I'm a guy?"
Simmi and Dhyan discuss how men can be better allies to women, what it takes to be a feminist and how male privilege translates to South Asian culture.
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