Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan Challenges Colorism and Gender Bias

Muraleedharan's reposted Facebook message recounts personal struggles with societal prejudice, sparking widespread support and renewed discussions on cultural biases.

Sarada Muraleedharan publicly addressed a hurtful comment comparing her work as Kerala Chief Secretary to her husband's, describing her performance as 'black as my husband's was white.'
Her Facebook post recounts a lifelong struggle with colorism and societal bias, including childhood experiences of insecurity about her dark complexion.
Muraleedharan credited her children with helping her embrace her identity and see the beauty in her dark skin, shifting her perspective on colorism.
The post, initially deleted due to overwhelming responses, was later reposted and has since received significant public support, including praise from Kerala's Leader of Opposition, VD Satheesan.
The discussion has reignited conversations on the pervasive impact of colorism and gender bias, particularly in professional settings, and the need for cultural change.