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Asian women drinking - guardian feat

by poornashetty
03:20pm - 30th January, 2009


Hi guys,

I'm compiling a feature for the guardian, based on something that happened in India recently. It's about the Mangalore bar raid, where a group of thugs broke into a bar, and beat up any women they saw drinking. Apparently 'women shouldn't drink or be seen in pubs' - these guys were Hindu, by the way.

I'd be interested to hear from anyone (it can be anonymous) who thinks if there is still that attitude prevalent in the Asian community, which is that Asian women should not go to bars or drink. I can think of quite a few first gen Asians who'd think this, and some inbred rudeboys I've encountered in bars too. Any thoughts - from men or women - would be much appreciated, along with why parts of the community still think like this. Also, any personal stories.

My email addy is poornashetty@yahoo.com, it'd be great to hear from you.


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07:28pm - 2nd February, 2009Maya007
Hi Poorna

Well, we all like to indulge in some wine etc from time to time after either a long hard week at work, during holidays, special occasions etc. There is nothing wrong in that -providing this is done in moderation. You see so many young women getting themselves paralytic (Asian women as well) that it makes you think, is this really worthit?

I myself like to drink wine, but don't go out drinking every weekend to get plastered, in fact the last time i had a drink was prob new yrs eve! I have an active social life- mainly due to work so am always out and about with clients etc but don't feel i need to drink every time i'm out to have a good time. Mainly because i hate that sluggish feeling and i'm a bit of a light weight lol.

I saw this story on the news today and was appalled as i hate violence-especially against women. It is a bit unfair for men to smoke and drink and not women as we all have a place in society and deserve our equal rights.
So to answer your question, I think some men in Asian communities will always have that old fashioned mentality, though not all men think like this. There is nothing wrong with Asian women drinking providing they know their limits, drink in moderation and most importantly, still uphold that self- respect for themselves.
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04:29pm - 8th August, 2009Prem Chopra II
I think asian woman who drink r tramps, trying to fit in. those slags
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02:17pm - 14th August, 2009Veer
Yo Prem Chopra, my wife drinks- are you calling her a slag as well?? Best not be...
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03:09pm - 14th August, 2009thuglife
Ignore PC2 Veer, he jus kickin up sum traditional/backwards crap.

I think women drinkin is natural and shouldnt be frowned upon.

Most of my best drinkin buddies are women, why you ask?

Thats easy; coz they can hold the drink (well, most of them).

As long as theres no bingin involved, pour me a glass of hennessey and lets get this party started!
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03:13pm - 14th August, 2009Prem Chopra II
Thats disgusting, imagine bragging about something like that, Veer aka sidekick.
(veer was the side kick of Dharam, in the film)
Thats whats wrong with this country and ppl like u giving asians a bad name. Nobody is saying lock up ur wives and daughters, the difference between being classy and a tramp.
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04:51pm - 14th August, 2009Veer
Fuck off PC you fucking backward mother fucker!

So my wife likes a glass of wine now and again so what? I like a beer it's not a crime
It's not like she's out every fucking night getting hammered you git- you act all holier than thou but i bet your not

Now stop with your fucking judgmental crap. You don't like it here? Fuck off back home
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05:08pm - 14th August, 2009Prem Chopra II
I've been here for 4 years matey, obviously ur offended the truth hurts doesn't it.
Its all right at leat u hav ur alcohol, I prefer mary jane which reminds me, i'm gonna skin one up.
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08:50pm - 17th August, 2009Twinkle_2005
PC of course the guy is offended -wouldn't you be if some asshole disrespected your wife?

"i've been here 4 years matey"
hmmmm...... if you hate it so much here you know what to do

Veer - this plonker has brought back every other thread clearly looking for a reaction, it's best to ignore him.

PS: i saw your documentary on BBC over the weekend great work! I know what you mean about Kisumu - my Mum has told me how all that bloodshed has really destroyed that place. Thank God my uncle and niece were safe
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09:09pm - 17th August, 2009Veer
I here ya Twinks : )

Filming out in Kenya was amazing - especially Kisumu there is still such a strong sense of solidarity amongst the Indians there- was a real eye opener. Shame i couln't take the wife and kids with me- the kids would have loved the safari
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04:11pm - 19th August, 2009Twinkle_2005
ahh i'm sure they would have loved it

I myself have never been, would love to go but life is so crazy at the moment.

But i am planning to go to South Africa for the world cup next year and meeting up with one my friends in Cape Town so i might just extend my trip and fly down.

I'm more inclined to go to Kenya then India to be honest- don't really have any family there as all my roots are in Kenya
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09:18pm - 20th August, 2009Veer
Cape Town -NICE!

Make sure you go Table Mountain, the safari and the beaches. CT has good night life too.

Durban has rocking nightlife lots of indians or little India as i call it- it is dangerous though as i'm sure you know so hope you are not going by yourself?
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03:08pm - 21st August, 2009twinkle_2005
Hmm.. the plan was to go alone as am gonna be staying with my friend and her family in Cape Town- should be ok though! But trying to get a few others to come along too

Table Mountain is def on my list of places to go
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05:16pm - 28th August, 2009Veer
Cool, lets just hope that you are not scared of heights- otherwise you would need a nice strapping south african fella come rescue you! : )

My missus wants to go to the World Cup in SA- she is in to all that (as i'm sure that you know) so we might bump into you there

When were you thinking of going?
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06:11pm - 14th September, 2009SapnA_1
Veer/Twinkle loved how you two just hijacked this thread lol! : )
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06:12pm - 14th September, 2009SapnA_1
BTW- i'm off to Cape Town for the World cup- would be nice to finally put a face to the name
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08:27pm - 14th September, 2009Veer
hey sapna

we didn't mean to hikjack the tread was getting kinda tiresome :)

hope to see you in Cape Town
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06:04pm - 6th October, 2009JayZee
Veer learn how to spell you fucking twirp
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06:47pm - 6th October, 2009Tourist
Actually, JayZee. Its twerp, not twirp.
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05:09pm - 7th October, 2009Twinkle_2005
JayZee grow up and get a life you saddo
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05:24pm - 7th October, 2009JayZee
I have a life you imbecile
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05:24pm - 7th October, 2009JayZee
Tourist: Actually, JayZee. Its twerp, not twirp.

You can fuck off and all!
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05:33pm - 7th October, 2009Tourist
Ha ha! Spastic!
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01:33pm - 21st December, 2009Healer_999
Hello,

Those western teenagers or
even working people keep
drinking, keep drinking ...keep
drinking.
Thats why you are all
there.Back home if we keep
drinking, from the hell we get
people.Nothing wrong in
women drinking in
moderation,infact for every one.
But how many people really
maintain
moderation.Personally i hate
those pubs.They are just a
waste of natural
resources.Anyway it is not
exactly the way it happened.
Whether it is twirp or twerp
who gives a damn, you
morons.
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11:02pm - 21st December, 2009kismet hardy
Yay! The pub is a natural
resource
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