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never have i ever

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“Never Have I Ever Season Four” Stepped Right Into the Affirmative Action Debate

As in previous seasons, it’s hard not to feel that a show that’s theoretically about raising the profile of an often-misrepresented racial minority in America, instead completely misrepresents racism as…

himani —

Jun 26, 2023

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never have i ever

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Never Have I Ever’s Queer South Asian Representation Is a Cop Out

The writers seem more interested in giving fans the pairing they wanted to see after season two rather than developing Aneesa as a nuanced character in her own right.

himani —

Aug 15, 2022

Asian American

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It’s Time to Talk about It, “Never Have I Ever” Has a Race Problem

Fabiola’s story taps into a real dynamic in queer communities, but “Never Have I Ever” couldn’t bring itself to actually identify the problem for what it truly is: racism.

himani —

Jul 26, 2021

hightown

mrs. america

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11 Newish TV Shows With New Lesbian and Bisexual Characters

We’ve got a lesbian taxidermist in Run, a fish cop in Hightown, Janelle Monae in a rowboat and so much more.

Riese —

Jul 7, 2020

Asian American

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As a Queer South Asian, “Never Have I Ever” Been So Let Down

The reason I didn’t like “Never Have I Ever” wasn’t because I didn’t feel seen. It’s because Mindy Kaling and I are clearly looking at the same world, but Kaling…

himani —

Jun 10, 2020