Nepali women should embrace their ‘Unsanskari’ selves

Writer and filmmaker Nirvana Bhandary discusses her debut book ‘Unsanskari: A Feminist Life’, and the importance of unlearning patriarchal norms.

Nirvana Bhandary is a Nepali feminist writer, independent filmmaker, and digital activist. She founded the online feminist storytelling platform The Feminism Project . She also wrote and directed the documentary ‘ Moti, Dubli, Kali, Gori: Nepali Women Reclaim Their Bodies ’, which explores Nepali women’s experiences with colourism and body shaming. ‘Unsanskari: A Feminist Life’ is her debut book.