The Power Of Pride Series [Prabhdeep Singh] |Ep.06 Part 3

In this months discussion, Darshleen sits down and has a conversation with Prabhdeep Singh Kehal. Prabhdeep is a writer, community scholar, and educator whose pronouns are they,them,theirs - (English) & Di, Massi Ji - (Punjabi).

As a sociologist and doctoral candidate at Brown University, Prabhdeep researches how people and communities create knowledge about race and racism, and how they use this knowledge in their lives. Prabhdeep's community-based work focuses on working with others within the global Sikh diaspora to identify and fight how white supremacy, anti-queerness, and gender conformity emerge in our lives.

The Power of Pride is an in depth conversation discussing various identities in the queer community. This series is split into 4 parts so be sure to check out the rest of the episode!

PART 1- Educational Terms : they explain what pronouns mean and the terminology that’s used to help bridge the gap between education and respect.

PART 2- Sangat: the connection these identities have within Sikhi from a gurmat perspective and the importance that pronouns are a major factor in identity.

PART 3- Anatomical Sex, Varying Gender Diverse Identities in the Indian Subcontinent & South Asia: we dive into talking about Hijare, Kinners, Other Gender Diverse people and identities.

PART 4- Stereotypes & Misinterpretations: the varying stereotypes and questions against the queer community. We dive deeper into the conversation of Gender Affirmation surgery.

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Many thanks from the Rahao Team!

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