An examination of the different identities they take up as an individual that impacts their existence and activism. As a Fat Non Binary Bisexual South Asian born in Singapore, they share experiences of Fatphobia, Biphobia and of being a minority race. To drive home the fact that no one part of their identity can exist without the championing of the rest of them.
Having always been activist at heart but only getting into it in their mid 30s, they delve into the challenges of coming out later in life in the public eye and coming to a place of true self acceptance.
When/ Where
Date: Friday 18 June 2021
Time: 7 – 9p.m. Singapore time
Venue: Zoom link will be provided
Aarti Olivia Dubey is a former mental health therapist who took a leap of faith at 30 and started a plus size fashion blog known as Curves Become Her. Today, they exist both as a plus size fashion blogger and activist. Their activism spans across various intersections of their identity – from Fat Liberation to Human Rights and their Queer Identity. They have worked with local, regional and international publications, organisations, media outlets to advocate for marginalised bodies.
Website: curvesbecomeher.wordpress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CurvesBecomeHer/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvesbecomeher/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/aartiolivia