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Absurd Expectations & Stigmas in South Asian Culture with Kainath Merchant

42 min · 16. aug. 202142 min
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In this episode, Kainath talked about the stigmas she faced and still exists in the south Asian culture. She also shared the backlash she experienced while creating content on Tiktok to abolish brown cultural stigmas. And the responsibilities and traumas she faced growing up as the eldest daughter in a desi family. Societal and cultural stigmas prevent many from going on a path they desire and expressing their true selves. Let's break pointless stigmas together! Kainath Merchant  Instagram: @_boldandbrown_ Tiktok: @kainathmer Screw the Stigma  NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY!  Youtube: Screw The Stigma Podcast  Instagram and Facebook: @screwthestigmapod  Want to be a guest? Email me at screwthestigmapodcast@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/screwthestigma/message

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