
Serein Inclusion Team
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What we see online often plays a key role in breaking the mould of stereotypes. TV Shows have pushed forth in this domain, be it through the Chess masterpiece in the Queen’s Gambit or the Urdu dramedy in Chudails.
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- People and culture
- Domestic violence
- Life at Serein
Bystanders in harassment cases: Empathetic listening validates the victim without judgment. Offer support, resources & respect their choices. Your presence matters.
Compassionate leadership in crisis: Receive concerns empathetically. Listen fully without rushing to fix. Acknowledge emotions first; solutions can follow understanding.
Setting boundaries compassionately: Be clear & kind about your limits ("I can't take this call after 6"). Protect your energy to sustainably support others.
Compassionate leadership: Express challenges honestly but constructively. Share pressures transparently while focusing on shared solutions & maintaining team trust.
"Dear Zindagi" beautifully normalizes therapy & mental health conversations. It shows healing is a journey requiring self-compassion & professional support. Essential viewing.
PoSH defines it: Unwelcome physical/verbal/visual conduct of sexual nature creating hostile work environment or linked to employment decisions.
LGBTQIA+ individuals globally endure prejudice, hatred & discrimination – denying safety, dignity & equal rights. Acceptance & legal protection are fundamental, not optional.
Can we dismantle the “default parent” expectation? Sharing caregiving equitably challenges rigid gender roles, benefiting families, careers & true equality at home & work.
Diversity demands more than hiring quotas. It requires constant nurturing: inclusive culture, equitable growth paths, belonging & challenging biases daily to retain diverse talent.
Avoid performative gestures this Women’s Day. Move beyond flowers & platitudes. Invest in equal pay, leadership pathways, safety policies & meaningful action year-round.
That startup idea with potential? It stalled, lacking diverse perspectives crucial for innovation & market fit. Homogeneous teams often miss key insights & opportunities.
A harsh truth for Indian women in law: significant underrepresentation persists, especially in senior roles & judiciary, despite qualifications. Barriers remain high.
Silence around domestic violence hurts workplaces too. Recognise signs, offer safe support systems & flexible policies to help survivors heal & retain employment.
India’s Domestic Violence Act protects both parties in live-in relationships. Understanding this legal recognition is crucial for safety & seeking rightful recourse.
Cinema often sensationalises domestic violence. Responsible storytelling should highlight realities, survivor strength & pathways to support, not perpetuate myths.
Gaslighting is psychological abuse making victims doubt their reality. Recognise manipulation tactics, trust your instincts & seek support to break free from this.
Women have the right to protection orders, residence, monetary relief & legal aid under India’s Domestic Violence Act. Knowing these enables survivors to be safe.
Consent & boundaries are key. Domestic violence shatters both. Rebuilding starts with respecting autonomy & recognising coercive control as a violation of rights.
Growth isn’t always linear. It’s found in reflection, courage, and community. These stories remind us that change begins when we choose to show up fully and honestly.
When people feel safe, they speak. When they’re heard, they grow. Serein builds that space where awareness isn’t just welcomed, it’s woven into the work.
Borders may divide land, but shared languages, memories, and culture connect hearts. Seeing sameness across lines can be the first step toward healing.
Privilege is what you don’t notice because it protects you. Awareness begins when you do. Change follows when you use it, not just for yourself, but for others.
Career dreams begin in childhood, shaped by gender, family, and context. What we choose and what we leave behind reveals how culture steers ambition over time.
Culture is built through stories, trust, and shared purpose. At Serein, 2017 was a year of learning, belonging, and validation, and a reminder that values scale.