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14. Vinitha Shetty (25) – Blogger/Brand Manager
Growing up I was made to feel so ugly by both the kids around me and my relatives. I would not want to go out as much, or smile too wide as I hated my black gums, I wouldn’t wear dresses because I was conscious of my dark knees. I have overcome all that only through time. And more importantly, I no longer care. But now when I think about it, I feel a deeper part of this problem is the lack of representation. Every community needs to be channeled to think a certain way. If they don’t see a single dark-skinned spokesperson for beauty in this country, how will they relate to them in real life? Inclusion is so important because it plays on the psyche of the ignorant. You know when I started my blog I was pleasantly surprised to get so many positive reactions from other dark-skinned young girls over how I could carry off bold colours and so on. It was great to hear. And I can’t quite believe I am saying this but I love my skin colour and the way I am right now. I didn’t think it would be this easy after I turned older.
Kudos to these ladies for standing up for what they believe and making it in life. We salute you and here’s to women empowerment!
