The Unmentionables
The Unmentionables
Metamorphosis
The Unmentionables is a series of exploratory discussions, organized by Metamorphosis, to talk about the topics and issues that we don't usually talk about at work, but impact all of us in small ways and big. Your hosts, Dr. Aarti Shyamsunder and Pooja Shahani, will attempt to mention the unmentionable. With a mission of enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion at work, Metamorphosis believes the first step is to acknowledge the limits of our awareness and start with an openness to learn and grow. While we are based in India, we hope to bring you stories from around the world.
Levelling the Playing Field
From racism and xenophobia in cricket and football, to gender bias and pay equity debates in tennis and athletics, from bullying in locker rooms to casteism in team selection - troubling reports of the LACK of inclusion in sports have reached all our ears. In our very first episode, we explore the following with Anuradha Santhanam, a sports journalist (see a detailed bio below): What happens when the teams we obsess over, the players we worship and idolize are either the victims or alleged perpetrators of discrimination or other non-inclusive practices? What can we do as fans, consumers, and spectators of sports to hold ourselves and our beloved sports stars accountable to do better, be more fair and inclusive - on and off the field? About Anuradha Santhanam A copywriter by trade and a sports journalist in what feels like a previous lifetime, Anuradha today spends a fair amount of time making bad puns on twitter, or music, or both. She's passionate about exploring the hows, whats and whys of sport, something she has written about a number of times. She once also embarrassed herself by shaking hands with Gigi Buffon.
Jan 26, 2022
28 min