I changed my name to distance myself from my dad | SBS Insight

Names are more than just labels - they are deeply linked to our identity, and shape how we move through the world. In this uplifting episode of Insight called What's In A Name?, host Kumi Taguchi asks our guests: 'Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet?' 00:00 Life with the name Trump 02:33 Being a Karen: How the internet meme has impacted me 10:28 Bullied for my ethnic name 14:52 Baby Name Consultant: How names shape your life 18:58 Why I cried when I took my husband’s last name 22:28 Names, culture and difference: I was given a white name to fit in, but it made me stand out 31:15 Changing your name to distance yourself from family 35:53 Transgender in Fiji: How changing my name made history 39:58 Racism and renaming place names Insight airs Tuesdays at 8:30pm on SBS: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight​ SUBSCRIBE: https://bit.ly/3txZoUN Insight, hosted by Kumi Taguchi, is Australia's leading forum for powerful first-person stories offering a unique perspective on the way we live. Insight first went to air in 1995 and has since been a mainstay of SBS current affairs programming. The team doesn't shy away from taboo topics: from polygamy, to brain implants, to the secrets revealed on the deathbed. Do you want to be part of the discussion and join an Insight record? Insight aims to include a range of backgrounds, ages, and perspectives in our studio audience. If you want to be involved, register here: https://bit.ly/3vQlO7T Visit our website: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/insight/​ Catch up on full episodes: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/progr... Like us on Facebook:   / insightsbs​   Follow us on Instagram:   / insightsbs   Network Terms & Conditions: https://www.sbs.com.au/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.sbs.com.au/privacy Feedback or complaints: https://www.sbs.com.au/complaints