Patruni Chidananda Sastry is a pansexual drag artist from Hyderabad and tells DESIblitz of their story regarding sexuality in India. Whilst sexuality is a massive taboo in India and in the South Asian community, Patruni is making active strides in eradicating this stigma. They want to break down the barriers in how people understand gender and the LGBTQI+ spectrum. This […]
For South Asians, getting into a relationship with someone who is not of the same heritage is frowned upon. This is the case of Simmy Kang who has been with her black boyfriend, Jason, since 2016. In the modern, day, love marriages have become more of the norm. But, many families still prefer the arranged route of marriage. Therefore diverting […]
From hidden clues, secret drinking and being in denial, these are the true events of how Arun Chowla’s* girlfriend, Pooja*, turned into his alcoholic wife. There’s no denying that there is a big drinking culture in South Asian communities, especially for men. But, this can lead to a range of issues including alcohol dependency, even for women. However, why isn’t […]
The UK highly disregards domestic abuse towards British Asian men. However, these top domestic abuse organisations are trying to change that. Although there is more awareness in regards to domestic abuse, relating this to British Asian communities is frowned upon. Whether it’s male or female, domestic abuse is a dangerous yet consistent problem within South Asian homes in the UK. […]
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