Posts by R. Nithya
It’s Okay to Be Alone: Achieving Self-Empowerment Through Solitude
Some are baffled by those of us who make the choice to be alone. Others think aloneness means something’s wrong with you or that you’re self-centered. Here’s a more empowering perspective. Read about this author’s practice of deliberately spending time alone to see how you can grow your self-confidence all on your own – without needing anyone else to complete you.
Read More4 Ways Indian Culture Sends Its Young Women Toxic Messages – And How We Can Stand Up to Them
The number one question the patriarchy is asking is: “How do we make women feel less-than, now that they think they’re enough?” And, often, patriarchy finds ways to do so. This article addresses four ways that Indian culture in particular works to stifle women’s liberation, as well as this author’s suggestions for how to push back against it and stand up for yourself.
Read MoreWhy I Will Continue to Be Offended by Jokes About Dark Skin
Colorism is not a joke. And no, we shouldn’t “lighten up.” Here’s why justifying jokes about dark skin is way more harmful than you might think.
Read MoreHow the World Convinced Me I Was Lesser for Being Short – And How I Started to Believe in Myself Again
We talk about discrimination against short men as heightism, but this woman’s struggle to take up space shows why we need to talk about the power struggles of short women.
Read MoreBreaking Down the Problem with Mansplaining (And Other Forms of Privileged Explaining)
Learning the term mansplaining saved this author a lot of frustration. So let’s keep the conversation going about this subtle form of oppression.
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