11 episodes
Afternoon Chai Sessions Uma & Anjali
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- Society & Culture
Just two Brown girls bringing our Indian American perspective to current issues while sometimes drinking tea. Join us with a cup of your favorite beverage so we can reflect and learn together!
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Session Ten: Evolving Nature of Friendship
In today’s episode, we discuss what good friendship means to us and how friendships can change over time.
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Session Nine: Body Hair Removal
In today’s episode, we discuss the origin of body hair removal and our personal experiences with it.
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Session Eight: Growing Up with Social Media
In today’s episode, we discuss our experiences growing up with social media, reflect on how it shaped our identities, and recognize how we are products for social media companies.
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Session Seven: Diet Culture
In today’s episode, we discuss the negative impact of diet culture and reflect on our own experiences with it.
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Session Six: Microaggressions
In today’s episode, we define microaggressions, share our personal experiences, and relate our lived experiences with the “model minority” myth and Claire Kim’s theory of racial triangulation.
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Session Five: Performative Activism
In today's episode, we discuss performative activism on Instagram, inspired by Amanda Maryanna’s YouTube video “The Instagram Infographic Industrial Complex".