Part II: Is Life For Brown Women Better Abroad? | The Negotiations Tax

Is life for Indian women better abroad? In Part II of our deep dive into the "India vs. Abroad" debate, host Kriti J and guest Sugandha S move from the safety of the streets to the safety of the systems we live in.If Part I was about the physical "Safety Tax," Part II is about the "Negotiation Tax." We explore sexism at workplace and systemic issues in India vs Abroad.We also get deeply personal about the "Marriage Script." In a culture that often views a woman’s 30s as a deadline, how do we use financial independence to reclaim our autonomy? From healing after emotional abuse to finding a "frequency match" in a partner, we discuss why choosing to stay unmarried isn’t a pause - it’s a move toward a more authentic life.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:29 Sexism in Global Workplace02:19 Paternity Leave & The Caregiver Trap03:55 Normalizing Period Leave in the Office05:28 Marriage Pressure and Family Expectations08:29 Financial Independence & Female Autonomy09:49 Red Flags: Dating Apps & Modern Feminism12:33 Relationships, Trauma & Healing14:29 Part I & II conclusion17:03 Outro