Is People-Pleasing Making South Asian Women Sick?
This article explores the potential link between the cultural expectation of people-pleasing among South Asian women and the development of autoimmune diseases. It highlights personal anecdotes and medical concerns regarding the physical toll of suppressing emotions to maintain social harmony.
Search The Juggernaut The Juggernaut Latest Stories Editor's Picks Culture Politics Film & TV Profiles Food Events HEALTH CULTURE Is People-Pleasing Making South Asian Women Sick? They’re taught to swallow their feelings and keep the peace. Research is only now revealing the toll this takes on the body. Shefali Shah's character in 'Dil Dhadakne Do' (2015) developed an eating disorder Tulika Bose
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