Chai Across Generations
Chai Across Generations is a podcast featuring two friends a generation apart, Nikil and Shankar, as they explore a new topic each episode to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations of South Asians.
Chai Across Generations
Episode 45: Why Saying "We're Family" At Work Limits South Asians And Reveals Two Views On Work
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We delve into the world of work, focusing on South Asian and minority professionals. We explore the often misleading corporate messaging of being a family and how it reinforces deference rather than decisiveness, mirroring cultural or familial scripts. The contrast between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft highlights different perspectives on work and our relationship to it. We also discuss how to transition from deference to decisiveness and why embracing authenticity and agency are crucial for bridging this gap.