Tag Archives: feminism

What are YOU doing, man?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by amnashoaib

If you are a Pakistani, specifically a Pakistani woman, and more specifically a Pakistani woman who has not spent all her life living under an algae-covered pond in Karachi, you are no stranger to sexual harassment. Unlike many other things … Continue reading →

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Amna for dummies

Posted on August 14, 2013 by amnashoaib

Now I have not been asked to introduce myself since the first day of Grade 5. (‘I am Amna, 10 years old. I like reading. I want to grow up to be a doctor. My favorite subject is English, and … Continue reading →

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On Hijabi lollipops

Posted on June 23, 2013 by amnashoaib

Remember that hijab and lollipop ad that once made rounds over facebook, and was hugely popular with photos being shared by all: from the partying, glitzy girls to the incredibly annoying flirts and the Zaid Hamid fanboys, everyone seemed visibly … Continue reading →

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