A startling look at the epidemic of domestic abuse in South Asian Communities highlighting the lack of language/translation for the term "domestic violence" and what this means for South Asian women living in the United States. In this compelling talk, community activist Sangeetha Menon seeks to lift the shame felt within this community by shining a light on the issue and inviting others to do the same. Sangeetha Menon is Kiran’s Executive Director, immigrant woman of color who serves the South Asian community in North Carolina through education on the cycle of gender based domestic violence.
During her tenure at Kiran, Sangeetha has conceptualized and led the first ever Kiran Walkathon to raise awareness about Kiran’s mission. She is a strong proponent of the empowerment model, grounded in the belief that victims of domestic violence should have access to information, education, and social and economic support to make informed decisions that best reflect their needs. In her spare time, Sangeetha follows her passion for Indian folk and contemporary dance forms. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx