TRIGGERnometry "Safety Culture is Hurting Us" - Seerut Chawla
Jan 20, 2021
Seerut K. Chawla, a psychotherapist renowned for her insights on social and political issues, dives into the complexities of mental health and societal pressures. She critiques the damaging effects of safety culture on resilience and discusses the fetishization of mental health. Chawla emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and empathy in a divided society, while cautioning against toxic positivity that overlooks real struggles. Her thought-provoking analysis on identity politics in therapy highlights the need for personal growth over victimhood.
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Growing Up in Delhi
- Seerut Chawla grew up in Delhi, India, during a difficult period marked by a rape crisis.
- Moving to the UK felt like a breath of fresh air, a safe haven.
India's Rape Crisis
- India's rape crisis stems from a combination of factors, including taboo around sex and the repression of sexual desires.
- This, coupled with the view of women as less than individuals, creates a dangerous power imbalance.
Patriarchy in the West?
- Being told the UK is an oppressive patriarchy feels like a pseudo-reality to Seerut, given her experiences.
- She acknowledges violence against women exists everywhere, but emphasizes the need for reality-based perspectives.