|E36| Doq talks (pt. 2): Marrying Outside My Ethnicity & Social Media’s Impact On The Younger Generation

Apart from this unorthodox but highly entertaining quote by my guest, in the final part of our conversation, Doq discusses one of the most important chapters of his life, introducing his partner (and now wife), Nandi, to his family for the first time. We discuss breaking through the traditional belief system of marrying within your same culture, as well as the role of social media in racism, impacting people's judgements and how they are affecting the younger generation.

In the final part of our conversation, we discuss:

Dealing with the repercussions of ’THAT’ story from Omed’s wedding (see Part 1 for full story)

Introducing a non-Bengali partner to his parents

Cross-cultural similarities in our family's background and mindset

Traditional belief systems of marrying within the same ethnicity

The role of social media in creating echo chambers of racism

Are young generations exposed to too much too early in life?

Quotes from this episode

You don’t necessarily have to be with a Muslim to be a better Muslim

I'm not here to jiggle my titties, I'm here to tell you some stories

Encourage people to be open about how they feel, and try to limit judgment; judgment should be reserved for actual crime.

The more open you are with your vulnerabilities, the more likely you are to find ways to overcome them

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT PART ONE IF YOU HAVEN'T YET

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