Given the situation in the US right now, we asked a few empowered women about their thoughts and feelings on the issue. One of them is fitness coach Jasneet Jhinger, owner of Livfit Lifestyle (https://www.livfitlifestyle.com). She opened our eyes to a different sort of racism that exists, people discriminating against people of the same race! This is what she shared with us:
“I have something to say about #Blacklivesmatter , we are all standing up for this wonderful movement. Showcasing our support by using hashtags, sharing protest videos, trying to bring awareness to this harsh reality of racism and discrimination.
Do you know how real change will happen?
When we look inside ourselves.
A much needed self-reflection & a wake up call.
We’ve got to re-wire our brains to wash out the generations worth of conditioning that we grew up with
Myself being an Indian, I have this to say…
In India, fair skin people are considered superior to dark skin people. The very reason why there is a huge industry of skin ‘whitening’ creams in India.
‘Don’t go in the sun because your skin will get dark!’— don’t give a damn about damaging your skin in the sun BUT afraid of getting dark because it is not considered a superior colour. Dark skin people will struggle to get married because of their skin colour.
With that kind of conditioning, imagine what we would think about the blacks?
Unfortunately, we bring this mindset to anywhere and everywhere we go…
We might not be doing this consciously but after years of limiting beliefs, we might end up doing it subconsciously. So beware!
I request all to do little self-reflection and start re-wiring that little brain of ours so we can pass on the much needed equality to our future generations.
I am freaking proud to say that some of my best friends and biggest support system back in Canada was from my African friends. The most kind and loving people. I miss you all.” – Jasneet
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