Sharon Mathew Interview
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2022-03-14
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Institute for Diversity & Civic Life
Department of Religious Studies
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This interview is with Sharon Mathew, a medical student and aspiring reproductive healthcare provider in Clearwater, FL. Sharon talks about growing up as a first-generation American in a Malayali home, and how that affected their experiences of gender dynamics and relationships to peers. She shares her journey of relating to her heritage, from shying away from Mohiniyattam dance due to childhood bullying to embracing wearing pottu and learning Malayalam as an adult. Sharon discusses their passion for reproductive healthcare as a powerful freedom and describes their activist work as well as their career aspirations and inspirations.
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Religions Texas, Abortion, Austin, Beauty standards, Bullying, Christianity, Culture, Diversity and inclusivity, Family dynamics, First-generation Americans, Florida, Houston, Immigrant parents, Immigration, Indian-Americans, Inclusive language, Intersectionality, Kerala, LGBTQ+, Malayalam, Malayali, Medical professionals, Medical Students for Choice, Mohiniyattam, Non-binary, Patriarchy, Planned Parenthood, Pro-choice, Racism, Reproductive healthcare, Sexism, Spiritual, Students, Texas, Unmuted - Medical Students for Choice, White supremacy