Intercultural

Interlocking identities. Coalescing customs. Tangential traditions.

What do we mean when we say the word ‘culture’? It invokes norm, values. A culture entails the process by which we engage and interact. Through cultures we educate, construct civilisations, cultivate growth.

Identities, customs and traditions inform cultures. They shape who we are and determine what roles we choose to play in the world. Multiple cultures co-exist. As such, our world is often described as a ‘melting pot’ wherein cultures overlap, intertwine and combine.

I am the quintessential third-culture kid; my very being is intercultural. I find my identity at the intersections of multiple cultures. As a British-Irish-Pakistani-Punjabi-Muslim-woman, I honour my hyphens. They bridge my belongings. They enrich my culture.

Inquisitive by nature, I decided to read for an MA in South Asia & Global Security at King’s College London. Combining my lived experiences and academic expertise, I offer cultural commentary. My approach is to remain positive about plurality, whilst not shying away from the negative aspects of cultures. My unique position at the intersection of cultures enables me to vocalise the nuances across divides, remaining measured, whilst effectively articulating advocacy.