We're all on a journey of growth, but there are many factors that can influence our progress. How does culture, upbringing, and societal perceptions affect the growing up experience for Asian women outside of Asia? Can we thrive as our most authentic selves despite all these factors?

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Boys are expected to do boy things, but what if they don't? We sat down with Adli Zuhaily, dance enthusiast in heels, to chat about the role of masculinity and gender norms in performative art.

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If you’d like to learn more about gender norms, here’s a useful read: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00011/full

STEM fields are generally considered male domains, and as a result, the work of women within these industries might face disparate treatment. A biased system could create imbalance in terms of access and representation which might unjustly frame the development of products and services. In turn, this could further propagate chauvinistic norms and the pay gap for women already in those industries. That is why we are dedicated to raising awareness of and celebrating Women in STEM.

What do you see when you look in a mirror? Most times, out of habit or conditioning, we see our flaws over our value. For those who are less readily considered a conventional beauty ideal, the fight against self-loathing messages can take a greater toll.

Difficult conversations are often the most important ones. We’re here to create a safe and engaging environment so you can explore, learn, and discuss what matters most. Welcome to The Truly Other Podcast! We’re so glad you’re here.

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