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I was brought up in a very strict and conservative family of 9 children. As an Indian girl, I was taught to respect others and myself at all times. Decisions were forced upon me whether I approved of or not. When someone visited my parents, they did not allow me to be in the same room and listen to their conversations. My dad just had to give me one of those looks that said it all. I attended a primary school and later a high school where white teachers taught me. This is where I realised that as a young Indian woman I had rights as well. I exercised some of these rights I learned at school and put my bullying brothers in place.
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