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I Bet You Can’t Figure Her Out- Breaking Stereotypes

My Take· Uncategorized

15 Feb
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I have a strange ability. They say everyone has something unique about them. For some it’s their talent, some it’s inborn. For me, it’s a God gift and yet an odd one. I can look different in every picture of mine and have often heard from acquaintances that I look different each time I meet them. I don’t think I have any inherent style, I usually dress to my mood and sometimes get influenced by people around me.

If you’re a little-lost as to what I am blabbering, let’s have a look at the many ‘avatars’ I don!

The Fashionista Avataar

Being a woman I love to dress up. I love my western outfits and even though I am a mom to two boys (almost 10 and 4.5 years of age), it has never hindered my spirit to dress up. I love to look pretty! I am a fashionista!

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Fitness is foremost. A fit mind and a fit body is what gets me through most of my days. I am a fitness enthusiast!

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Aha! Got you there! And you thought you had me all sorted out, a mom, a fitness enthusiast, and a fashionista. There is a lot of Indian culture influence in me. I might wear western clothes, might run marathons and go for international trips, but I am very deep-rooted. I am all the above avatars rolled into one! I am not unique, I am but a face in the crowd, yet holding my own. I am a modern Indian woman!

Let’s break the stereotypes!

I can wear shorts and still be an awesome mom! 
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I can run a marathon and still be lazy! (haha…this wasn’t what you were expecting here!)
I can wear a saree and still have a very modern outlook!
I can be anything I want to be, wear anything I want!

Don’t let my clothes or my looks define me.
I am me, I am unique!
I bet you can’t figure me out!
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That’s Mary Kom…she is a mom and a boxer!

She is fat and huge !! I bet she never exercised in her life!

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Sponsored by @flattummytea Sorry it's been a long while that I've talked about finishing my Tummy Tea. Wanted to finish before Thanksgiving, but everything came up. I've been pretty honest with my experience with this tea, and surprised at how many people want to try it after me being upfront with how this tea felt on my body. I was surprised at how much my digestive track was effected by drinking this tea. Maybe because I didn't know it was a detox tea or knew how detox drinks work. Big surprise for me! I personally didn't like the feeling of having to poop constantly. Especially when I was on my time of the month, it felt even more uncomfortable. The tea itself was minty, with a strange aftertaste. Personally I got  tired of this tea after a certain point. I love tea, but drinking this one tea over and over was getting bland. I need some variety in taste. Of course the visual size of my tummy doesn't look any different. I understand how it would help make you feel better, but don't quite know how the visual look of your stomach would be affected. The only way it would look like it's going down is if you were already working out, which I think would have more to do with the changing of your body. Go ahead and try it for yourselves if you are interested in detox teas. Everyone's bodies and tastes are different. Do what makes your body feel good. After this experience, I don't think I'm much into them. I'll stick with my probiotic, kombucha, and lemon/ginger infused water drinks. (See previous posts for more honest commentary about me using this product.)

A post shared by Valerie Sagun (@biggalyoga) on Dec 23, 2015 at 6:19pm PST

But she can do some yoga poses that would shame you and me.

https://www.instagram.com/p/99VR7MOmTE/?taken-by=biggalyoga

There are many such examples in our lives!

We just create stereotypes in our minds ;

She is a model, so she must be smoking!

She is from India, so they must be riding horses and elephants to school! (seriously have heard this one a lot)

He is poor, so he may not have seen the world! (have you heard of backpacking?)

And I am not pulling these things out of thin air, let’s look at some statistics:

Take a look at some of the startling figures that the Nihar Naturals #IAmCapable survey conducted by Nielsen India reveals:

a. 69% of men agree that their judgement of women is based on their looks.

b. 64% of women agree that the judgments passed on them have affected their ability to reach their true potential.

c. 70%of women agree that majority of judgments on women are from family members or friends rather than strangers.

d. 72% of women agree that working women face more judgments on their looks or their clothes than housewives.

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STOP JUDGING PEOPLE….!! WE ARE CAPABLE OF MORE :)!!

“I’m breaking stereotypes based on appearance by sharing my experience for the #IAmCapable activity at BlogAdda in association with Nihar Naturals.”

 

 

 

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  1. Elle Strange says

    February 16, 2016 at 04:24

    Me, myself, hates being stereotyped. But then, no matter how many times we tell our self not to, sometimes we still can’t help but to ‘say something’ about someone on what they do, on what they say or how the things are with them. I view it as a first impression but I don’t believe that it lasts. And I don’t see it as judging since it is what we see and it is our opinion. Stereotyping for me is limiting someone’s ability or capability just because of the first impression and that’s what I think is the bad thing about it. 🙂

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  2. Niki says

    February 16, 2016 at 04:41

    Judgement is the devil shining through. I am guilty at times with judging people, also with stereotypes, but I do not try to express my opinions with anyone else. Better to keep them within myself. Thank you for posting this, and inspiring me to be a better person!

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  3. ROBERT LEE says

    February 16, 2016 at 04:47

    Stereotyping is unfair. Knowing that, everyone should stop worrying about being stereotyped. Instead of succumbing and making it justified, show what you are capable of with dignity.

    Reply
  4. charu says

    February 16, 2016 at 04:49

    I know for sure that you are so capable and more. Absolutely loved your fashionista role play here. And I too wish we could break our stereotypes. Great post

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  5. charity marces says

    February 16, 2016 at 08:15

    Awesome!

    We live in this modern world that although we are adapting to the fast-pacing changes, it does not make us non-traditional. I think it’s part of every person´s upbringing, regardless of what you wear or your perspective towards things, there is still a part of you that makes you an amazing asset of your culture.

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  6. Roselle Carlos-Toledo says

    February 16, 2016 at 09:39

    I have to start my comment with “You are really beautiful!” And you are a perfect representation of a woman who lives her life to the fullest. Women usually suffer from being stereotyped. When I was still working in a corporation and holding a managerial position, I was stereotyped as strict, boring, not fun and dominating.

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    • Prerna Sinha says

      February 16, 2016 at 17:23

      Thank you Roselle, that’s so sweet of you :). Not only women, men should also not be stereo typed. It is unfair for all!

      Reply
  7. Sabine says

    February 16, 2016 at 10:07

    Love this blog post. It’s human nature to judge but it’s not always fair and right.
    I love the front you’re using on your blog as well! What a friendly and easy to read font!
    Keep up being a diverse person 🙂

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    • Prerna Sinha says

      February 16, 2016 at 17:21

      Thank you Sabine. I think we all like to categorise people to make our lives easy. But having suffered from it over the years, I feel strongly against it.

      Reply
  8. Yvonne says

    February 16, 2016 at 11:12

    This post is empowering! Thank you! Yes I do also some stereotyping in my mind (really ashamed of this) but I respect other people’s belief, race, skills and talents. Thank you for breaking the bounderies! you’re awesome!

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    • Prerna Sinha says

      February 16, 2016 at 17:19

      Thank you Yvonne, that is so lovely and encouraging 🙂

      Reply
  9. Chaicy says

    February 17, 2016 at 05:54

    Such a fantastic campaign towards breaking free from Stereotypes

    Thanks for sharing

    – Style.. A Pastiche

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  10. Archana Kapoor says

    February 17, 2016 at 13:04

    I can totally relate with you sweetie… I look different in every pic too..
    Plus I hate anyone stereotyping people… that’s so not done!
    Lovely post, thanks for sharing and good luck for the activity 🙂

    Cheers, Archana

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    • Prerna Sinha says

      February 18, 2016 at 03:41

      It’s absolutely frustrating to know that no matter how well you speak or how intelligent you are, they will just not get you if you wear something that conflicts their image of an intelligent woman.

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      • Archana Kapoor says

        February 18, 2016 at 04:03

        You bet!!!

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  11. Yvonne Bertoldo says

    February 17, 2016 at 15:41

    Yey for women empowerment!! We totally have a lot to offer and be very good at each one at the same time. Stereotyping women sucks and must be stopped at all cost.

    Reply
    • Prerna Sinha says

      February 18, 2016 at 03:34

      Hi five to that Yvonne 🙂

      Reply

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