At some point in a young Desi person’s life, gender roles have been attached to different items and activities around them. These ideas have been ingrained throughout the very fabric of society, family, and tradition, where they are strengthened and normalised. When one leaves the secure confines of the systems that uphold such preconceptions, the constructions of these gender binaries […]
Although there is a wider acceptance of the LGBTQ community in the British Asian diaspora, individuals still find it difficult to come out as gay. Some aunties, uncles and Desi parents still believe that the sexual spectrum is confined to a man and a woman. Additionally, there is a longstanding viewpoint in some households that being gay is a bad […]
Sex is a major topic within modern society but it still holds a certain stigma within Desi households. Any mention of intimacy or having sex is frowned upon. Whilst some families are beginning to open up with their children, there’s still that age-old ideal that kids will figure it out for themselves. However, there is an irony that elders won’t […]
There is a level of acceptance that different issues happen within a Desi household, but is it possible to spot domestic abuse? Many people within abusive relationships cannot escape. Even if they try to talk or seek help, it’s extremely hard for them to fully get the support they need. That’s why it’s vital for those on the outside – […]
Whether it’s marijuana, cocaine, MDMA or laughing gas, any drug is prohibited in South Asian and British Asian communities. Whilst substances like marijuana are in some ways ‘accepted’, cocaine is outlawed. But, that does not stop some Desi’s from trying it. The only issue, with any narcotic, is addiction and especially cocaine which can bring massive side effects. Rifat Mahmood*, […]
Any type of abuse within South Asian households normally goes under the radar. But, brave student Mandeep Singh* has come forward about how his own sister sexually abused him. The 20-year-old from Birmingham wanted to share his experiences in the hopes that more people, especially men, will come forward and seek help. Whilst sexual and domestic abuse cases involving women […]
Although much progress has been made in regard to gay and lesbian individuals in South Asian communities, coming out as transgender has been less accepted. The wider spectrum of LBGTQ+ is still foreign to many families. Some still see the traditional parameters of gender, relationships and marriage surrounding just a man and woman. However, times are changing, and have been […]
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 […]
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