Changing Suits
Members of the South Asian Community often go through similar experiences, but don’t discuss problems outside of family out of concern for ‘what the community will say’. Over time, this has led to taboo topics, isolation, oppression, and inequality. And enough is enough. Hosted by second generation British South Asian sisters Taj and Bal, the Changing Suits podcast helps members of the South Asian Community across generation, gender, and geography develop a common understanding and awareness of issues affecting the community, so that the community can thrive. The podcast also gives people outside of the community an opportunity to deepen their understanding of South Asian culture and values so they can help build services, companies, and a society that are better and more inclusive. Tune in each week for a closer look at modern South Asian life with a dose of tradition.
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Changing Suits
Breaking the Silence on Honour & Abuse | Changing Suits Podcast ft. Southall Black Sisters
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In this powerful episode of the Changing Suits Podcast, we’re joined by Southall Black Sisters, a pioneering organisation that has spent decades supporting Black and minoritised women experiencing domestic abuse, violence, and systemic injustice.
Together, we have an honest conversation about honour-based violence, domestic abuse, and the cultural stigma that often silences survivors. We also explore the complex challenges faced by migrant women who may be too afraid to report abuse due to fears that authorities could share their information with immigration enforcement, putting them at risk of detention or deportation.
Southall Black Sisters are campaigning for a “firewall” between the police and immigration authorities to ensure that survivors can seek protection without fear.
This episode sheds light on why many cases go unreported and why systemic change is needed to protect vulnerable women.
In this episode we discuss:
- Honour-based abuse and honour killings
- Domestic violence in minoritised communities
- Cultural stigma and barriers to reporting abuse
- The fear migrant women face when contacting authorities
- The campaign for a data “firewall” to protect survivors
This is one of our most important conversations yet, raising awareness about issues that too often remain hidden.
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