Philosophy.
/co-creating solutions for impact-driven organizations + brands/
The foundation of many impact-driven businesses is based on the existence of inequities -- that’s why their work is important, but also calls for critical conversations. Previously colonized countries are still struggling to rebuild as a result of years of extraction, which continues to manifest today in the form of capitalism.
Understanding how our businesses and marketing strategies navigate difference, oppression, and global inequities is important. I do not believe marketing, business development and equity should be addressed in silo. Justice should be part of every conversation – from the foundation of a business to how it communicates. And that is why I believe it is important for my work to be intersectional as someone who specializes in impact-driven brands.
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a community supported podcast dedicated to decolonizing storytelling
Join Manpreet Kaur Kalra for unfiltered and nuanced conversations that challenge how power plays out in conversations about social, economic, climate, and geopolitical justice. We unpack history to really identify ways we can build a more equitable future, one that is restorative and just.
Rewritten.
An independent newsletter by Art of Citizenry working to decolonize storytelling.
From global development to social entrepreneurship, often our approach to “fixing” causes more harm than good. That’s why understanding how our business and marketing strategies navigate difference and global inequities is so important. Through this weekly newsletter, we’ll explore how we can build a more just and equitable future together.
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[A note: Watching the coverage is incredibly traumatizing. I want to take a moment to send love to all my sisters, especially my fellow Kaurs.]
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Social + Economic Justice —
Statement of Solidarity with India’s Farmer’s + Farm Workers
Championed by Fair World Project + Art of Citizenry
We stand in solidarity with them, and condemn the government-sanctioned violence and human rights violations being carried out by Prime Minister Modi’s government as a means to suppress dissent and independent journalism. The farmers are currently protesting three new agricultural bills that threaten to decimate their livelihoods.
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Why India’s Push to a “Free Market” is Exploitative
To see the results of an unregulated marketplace, you have to look no further than India’s garment industry, one that has been built on the exploitation of workers by large international fast-fashion companies. Why can a cotton t-shirt cost $5? Because everyone from the cotton farmer to garment worker are paid pennies in an effort to maximize profits for the person just above them in the production chain. When you have a free market and high competition, there is always someone who is willing to offer a lower price in order to get paid something. In the case of small farmers, holding crops in an effort to get paid fairly is just not an option because larger farms will always be able to out price them.
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