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Born in 1970s America to two brilliant Indian economists, Anuradha Bhagwati struggled with her identity (and still maintains that her relationship with it is complicated). However, her unique experiences led her, incredibly, to the US Marine Corps where she encountered, challenged and battled sexism and harassment. A compelling story, narrated by Bhagwati in her book Unbecoming, and then to WIL hosts Aditi and Christina, this is a story of courage, defiance and, most importantly, empathy. With special guest Anuradha Bhagwati: Anuradha Bhagwati is the author of the critically acclaimed book, ‘Unbecoming: A Memoir of Disobedience’. She is a Marine Corps veteran, writer, activist, yoga and meditation teacher, and has won numerous awards for her work. She founded the Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN), which brought national attention to sexual violence in the military and helped repeal the ban on women in combat. Anuradha is a regular media commentator on issues related to national security, women’s rights, civil rights, and mental health. She lives in New York City with her service dog Duke. MORE TO READ. This 2020 TheOpen interview with Anuradha: https://openthemagazine.com/special/anuradha-bhagwati-women-make-incredible-marksmen/ This 2019 LA Times piece: https://www.latimes.com/books/la-ca-jc-fob-unbecoming-anuraha-bhagwati-20190412-story.html This 2019 TOI interview with Anuradha: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-times/all-that-matters/i-wasnt-allowed-to-choose-my-career-or-love/articleshow/69805383.cms This 2019 The Week piece: https://www.theweek.in/theweek/leisure/2019/07/05/anuradha-bhagwati-opens-up-on-battling-sexism-racism-sexual-harassment.html MORE TO LISTEN. This ACLU ‘At Liberty’ podcast episode with Anuradha: https://soundcloud.com/aclu/how-one-woman-took-on-misogyny-and-sexual-violence-in-the-military This NPR interview with Anuradha: https://www.npr.org/2019/05/22/725755600/how-can-we-protect-women-in-the-military-from-sexual-misconduct MORE TO WATCH. Anuradha in conversation with Brittney Cooper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTq0p2BdCfA Anuradha in conversation with Soraya Chemaly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzs5_4OGp2U This JLF Panel titled ‘Women and Work’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi9uG08IXns A BIG THANKS Women In Labour is generously supported by a grant from the American Center, New Delhi. All opinions, findings, and conclusions are those of Women In Labour and its hosts only — and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.