Dirty Brown
Dirty Brown
Podcast Description
Dirty Brown is a podcast where host Kriti J dives headfirst into the messiness of life, identity, and breaking societal norms. Born and raised in India, now navigating life as a brown queer woman in North America, Kriti brings her personal experiences and unfiltered insights to the table.
This is a space to challenge cultural expectations, deconstruct gendered traditions, and reclaim the parts of ourselves that others might call ”difficult” or ”unsanskari”. From dating and sexuality to identity and success, Kriti explores topics often left unspoken. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions, unapologetic takes, and the occasional laugh along the way.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of identity, cultural expectations, and societal norms, featuring episodes that cover topics like queer dating experiences, the intersection of culture and gender, and discussions on emotional availability with examples including a deep dive into 'Fuckboy or not?' where Kriti critiques problematic dating narratives.
Dirty Brown is a feminist podcast unlearning patriarchy, one bold take at a time. Host Kriti J dives into the messiness of societal norms and cultural contradictions that shape South Asian women.
From calling out the misogyny baked into media, to celebrating feminist books and unpacking patriarchal narratives dominating pop culture and tech, Dirty Brown is about sharp commentary, personal stories, and zero sanskaari filters
This is a space for anyone who’s ever been called too much, too loud, or too difficult — and decided to lean in anyway.
On paper, lives of these two Indian women are remarkably similar – both are independent, childfree women working on their passions. However, their daily “negotiations” with physical space look very different. From the audacity of Uber drivers in Gurgaon to the subtext of racism and isolation in Toronto, host Kriti J and her long-time friend Sugandha explore the invisible “Safety Tax” that women pay just to exist.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Why Sugandha feels she had to buy her safety by purchasing a car and paying a premium for gated housing.
- The psychological “bubble” Kriti creates to ignore unwanted attention in public spaces.
- The reality of harassment while running outside, from night-time training to ultra-marathons.
- How the “Tax” of living abroad often involves navigating microaggressions and the feeling of being an “other.”
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Next episode available in two weeks. Make sure to follow!
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:52 Unmarried, Childfree, Independent
- 01:27 The Freedom Myth: Comparing Life in Toronto & Gurgaon
- 04:15 Why Independence in India Costs a Premium
- 06:50 The Runner’s Dilemma
- 09:03 Street Harassment
- 13:00 The Racism Tax for Brown Women Abroad
- 15:08 Strategy of Avoiding “Lustful Eyes”
- 17:51 Navigating Freedom and Societal Pressures
- 19:50 What’s next
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