Sharon Kaur

“I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being, first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.” – Malcom X

Why don’t women just leave?

Abuse is complex and comes in various forms, from physical through sexual, financial, emotional, to mental, but the tactics used in each form is power and control.

How far have we really come?

We may not be told to “go back to where you came from” on a regular basis and, regardless of whether people outwardly say something racist or not, racist vibes are still felt.

Morality Vs. Profit

Why does it take a movement of some kind in order for someone to be heard, and for a company to do the ethically right thing? Do companies genuinely care about social issues, or is it a fashionable trend to say certain things at certain times?

“Where are you from?”

The constant struggle between upholding traditional and conservative values and beliefs, whilst living in a more liberal and open-minded society, has become a difficult balance for many.

Sexism: Caught over taught

In a world where we begin to condition our young boys to be constant winners, logical, and strong, we condition our girls to be the opposite. With the conditioning being so strong, I often wonder how we, as a society, will ever break the cycle.

“What will people say?”

As South Asians, we’ve heard it, lived it, hated it, and feared it. But whether we like it or not, this deep-rooted question has become a barrier to many people’s happiness and having the freedom to live.

How will systemic discrimination improve?

Whether you believe it or not, power and privilege are both unconsciously enjoyed and consciously maintained, which has led to systemic discrimination.

Soul for Sale

We’re all selling our soul in some way or another. We’re trading our truth, beliefs, and values for something or someone all the time

Shut up and put up!

All in the name of social conditioning, women have expected and accepted less for far too long. We’ve been conditioned to rationalise and compromise on all things we should have a right to

Representation Matters

There are still structures in place that are highly challenging, and are built to keep the underprivileged oppressed. If representation is truly supported, it will help shape how minorities are viewed by society and how they view themselves.