Math Therapy

S3E07: Challenging stereotypes by fulfilling them w/ Abby Govindan


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We all hate harmful stereotypes, but have you ever thought of breaking stereotypes … by simply fulfilling them?! Being an Indian woman who doesn’t like STEM carries many consequences, and on today’s episode, Vanessa talks to South Asian comedian Abby Govindan about how women are pressured to either resist or conform to social and cultural expectations, and how she’s navigated that struggle through humour - especially through provocative tweets which is how Vanessa found her in the first place!

About Abby: (Twitter, Insta)

Abby Govindan is a comedian.  (ed. note - this is literally the bio she gave us :)

Show notes:

  • Abby’s viral tweet about women in STEM

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