Who decides the beauty standards?!
For as long as I can remember, I was called out for having a big foot, a fat nose, a small ass, and what not!Obviously, I got conscious of my looks.A 10-year-old Ashmita would spend a lot of time in the shower perfecting her smile to "look" presentable.By the time I reached the fifth standard, it had become extremely important for me to improve myself, actually, it was more about improving my appearance. It became a base mindset to scrutinize images of myself and r…
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How to deal with racism/discrimination?
As humans it is common for us to develop a liking for a particular person. However the problem arises when we develop a disliking to another because of one’s prejudice/beliefs. I have not particularly been discriminated against or subjected to racism per say but I have seen it up close happening with other people. And I strongly object to it. Have you ever been bullied, or teased for something or the other? You are not alone; according to 'UNESCO Insti…
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