Does having a ‘bad’ relationship with your father affect your relationships?
What defines a bad father? This can be interpreted in many different theories and concepts. He may not spend quality time with you, he may lack the ideals or standards you wish he possessed or he could be abusive. Can this influence the way you think and how you choose a life partner?
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Why do British Asian women feel contraception shamed?
Let’s talk about sex, baby When it comes to taboo subjects within the Asian community, sex is right up there with the likes of interfaith marriage, divorce and homosexuality; to name just a few. We can all agree that the topic of contraception is rarely, if at all, discussed within Asian households or within the […]
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When your name is mispronounced on Graduation
Hi! I’m Arthi, or as the lady at my graduation said it “Uh-ree-three” I find it mildly ironic that I’m sitting here writing a piece about the (mis)pronunciation of my name when I’ve actually wanted to change it (to Meenakshi) and It’s been a bone of contention through my life. However, as with most things […]
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Desi Parents & their Career Expectations: From Law to Fashion.
FYI: This blog is based on a friend who wants to remain anonymous. Originally I wanted to pursue a career in law as an intellectual property barrister, but now plans have changed… I want to go into fashion! Yes, a huge paradigm shift in regards to Asian career choices, formerly made by Mummy Ji/Daddy Ji. […]
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Backlash faced by Sikh female who loves Bhangra
Our very first – British Bindi produced video, is about Pamm Kaur; a British Sikh girl in her early 20’s, expressing her passion for Bhangra Dancing. “A lot of people believe that I shouldn’t be dancing because I wear a turban” – @pammkaur_ Pam received a lot of backlash and abuse when her dancing video […]
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British Asian Actor Stars as Romeo
Meet Actor Bally Gill, Coventry born and raised, currently playing the iconic role of Romeo in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Romeo and Juliet. We have to admit that we’re thrilled to see a fellow British Asian from the West Midlands take on such an exciting role! And honestly, we’ve never seen a British Asian Romeo, […]
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BB’s Amani stars in Soap Award’s ‘Scene of the Year’
The British Soap Awards took place on Saturday 2nd June 2018 on ITV, for the first time broadcasted live to the nation. Doctors & EastEnders made British Soap Awards history as they tied in the Scene of the Year category. The scene in BBC drama Doctors embraced an interfath marriage proposal…Bollywood style. And yes I […]
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What’s wrong with being childless?
“Will I ever have children?” My friend pondered.
Guest blogger Sharan explores the topic of childlessness.
