Indian Teacher's Fulbright Journey: Challenging Societal Norms and Empowering Girls

An Indian English teacher's excitement over a U.S. Fulbright scholarship is quickly overshadowed by societal expectations regarding her children and husband. This narrative explores her dedication to educating first-generation learners in rural West Bengal and her efforts to empower girls through language, confronting patriarchal attitudes both in India and, subtly, in the West, while developing an innovative teaching toolkit.