Behind the Netra

In Sanskrit, it is believed that Netra means 'eyes' or perhaps 'eyes and mind'. I decided that I would use this space to reveal the thoughts and ideas that I have behind my Netra. I will be conveying this through academic prose, poetry, images, quotes and perhaps a random rant here and there. I am a History teacher, business owner and feminist with an undergraduate degree in History and a Master’s degree in Gender Studies. I will be using this space to share my thoughts on a range of gender issues and historical topics, as well as posting a few pieces that are more specific to the Sikh community. Feel free to leave comments/ideas/suggestions, or, if you would like more information, you can contact me at [email protected]. Find me on YouTube at 'Behind The Netra' and Twitter @behindthenetra Together, let us feed minds with our words, let our ideas grow and let us enhance what is behind the Netra...

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video killed the radio star #poetry #poem #video #media #technology #mondaymotivation #plato #renaissance #kardashian #phone #spokenword www.behindthenetra.com www.facebook.com/behindthenetra

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xyz #patriarchy #misogyny #equality #poetry #poem

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Hey soulbirds, I'll be performing at 'I am Art' on Saturday 17th September hosted by my wonderful friend @thatwomanisyou (Kemi Oloyede) to raise money awareness for Rape Crisis South London. Come on down and catch me performing some poetry, old and new, alongside a number of other talented artists. Tickets available at http://www.iamartshowcase.eventbrite.co.uk/ ✌🏼️

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quit telling women what they can and cannot do with their own bodies. full stop. #feminism #feministpoetry #gender #women #burkini #burka #burkiniban #women #terrorism #terrorist #france #nice #culturalimperialism #whitesupremacy #misogyny #patriarchy

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During my trip to Punjab I had a chance to visit the Unique Girls Home in Jalandhar again. It was wonderful spending some time with the girls again and seeing how much they have grown since this picture was taken last year. Many of you have read/heard my piece Queens & Corpses, and sadly, this is the reality of ongoing son preference in South Asian culture that the poem was trying to emphasise. Without a change at grassroot levels and from the top, it's implications will continue to result in skewed sex ratios, female feticide and higher child mortality and abandonment rates for girls. I can not commend Bibi Prakash Kaur and the whole team enough for the work that they do. Not only do they provide a home for these girls, but they also support them throughout their educational lives. 🙏🏼 #60million #equality #sonpreference #savethegirlchild #GenderPayGap #genderequality #gender #india #femalefeticide #femaleinfanticide #missinggirls

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unibrow is one of the poems i wrote out in punjab. observing the women, i admired the beauty of their dark skin, their thick hair, their almond eyes outlined with kajal, their long sharp noses, their wide hips and strong hands. all the features i once hated about myself. our women are beautiful, it's just that western beauty standards convinced us otherwise. i think our thick dark hair is something that unites all us south asian women. adore your body, every sprout of hair, every chocolate stretch of skin, and even if you decide to make some changes that's fine too, just make sure to truly love every single part of you. #bodypositive #loveyourself #unibrow #hair #india #punjab #indianhair #poetry #poem

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FINGERTIPS - My new #stopmotion #spokenword video is up! A special piece all about love, vulnerability, trust and relationships. My most personal poems yet. View on YouTube http://youtu.be/-d6jEDZLkJk or http://www.behindthenetra.com/videos/

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FINGERTIPS - My new #stopmotion #spokenword video out Thursday 28th July. Subscribe now to YouTube/behindthenetra so you don't miss it! I'm feeling apprehensive about releasing this poem as its one of the most personal I've ever written. It's time to be vulnerable... #lovepoetry #poetry #lovepoems #lovepoem #spokenwordpoetry #youtube #poetryvideo #youtube

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FINGERTIPS - My new #stopmotion #spokenword video is out Thursday 28th July! Subscribe now to YouTube/behindthenetra so you don't miss it! Here's a little preview.. #lovepoetry #poetry #lovepoems #lovepoem #spokenwordpoetry #youtube #poetryvideo

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a womb of dangers

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It was so much fun being apart of ‘Things you’ll know if you’re a teacher’ film with @bbcthree - All my teacher friends you will LOVE this! You'll be in stitches! Tag your teacher friends! Watch it in iPlayer, YouTube or Facebook. #bbcthree https://youtu.be/6nuEip2-c0o https://www.facebook.com/bbcthree/videos/10153914761065787/ #teacher #teaching #education #schools #students #pupils

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I'm really looking forward to running my 'POWER OF POETRY' workshop with my students on Thursday! We'll be turning the 17 Sustainable Development Goals into powerful poetry 👊🏼 #globalgoals #sustainabledevelopment #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #equality #poverty #genderequality #cleanwater #climateaction #peace #justice #educationforgirls #education #enddomesticviolence #endviolence #poetry #poem #poets #spokenword #workshop #poetryworkshop

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#martinlutherking #ihaveadreamspeech #ihaveadream #blacklivesmatter #altonsterling #philandocastile #dallaspoliceshooting #dallas #mlk #martinlutherkingjunior #racism #institutionalracism #equality #inequality #bethechange

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these padlock men. #poetry #poem #love #hate #possession #abuse #fear #control #spokenwordpoetry #spokenword #sundaymood

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