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Moving gracefully together towards the skatepark, Asha Gond and Puti showcase the strength of India’s growing female skateboarding community. In a sport traditionally dominated by males, female skaters worldwide have faced challenges breaking into the scene. However, the obstacles are even greater in India’s patriarchal society. Despite this, Gond stood as the lone female skater representing India at the World Skateboarding Championship in Nanjing, China in 2018.
Italian photographer Chantal Pinzi has captured the resilience of Indian female skateboarders in her award-winning photo series called Shred the Patriarchy. Pinzi highlights how these women have defied prejudice and threats, using skateboarding as a form of resistance against the patriarchy. Through the act of falling and rising again, these women confront stereotypes, combat marginalization, and reclaim public spaces in urban and rural areas.
Pinzi’s photographic series not only celebrates the power of women but also underscores the transformative impact of initiatives like building skateparks. In Janwaar, Madhya Pradesh, where Gond’s roots lie, the establishment of a skatepark has reshaped lives. The series serves as a powerful reminder of the profound changes simple actions can bring about in communities, as shown in Gond’s journey and the stories of many others.
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