”In search of a bride for their son, elderly women “sometimes look for tall, blonde and white women. You find this not only in Jordan, but also in Syria and in Iraq,” Hijazi says.
How objective are the systems of science, law, academia, and activism? Given that these systems have control over our bodies, how and who do we choose to trust?
Maruja saw a few slack-jawed and told them they should close their mouths before they catch flies. The onlookers grew more irritated as the gang of artists defied the bourgeoisie’s rules.
Historical solidarity with women like Dinah and Mary is what is needed for us to go against societal rules that no longer serve the greater good and have empathy for those who carry the burden of them.
Based on the diary entry, it seems like the author is struggling with some personal issues, particularly in regards to their romantic life. They seem to have a strong desire to be with someone, but they are not sure who that person should be.
The question of “What is the right way for Black women to be feminine?” has become a crucial point of debate in recent years, especially on social media where people showcase their femininity in various ways.
In West Africa, specifically within the Yorùbá society, the constructs of gender and sexuality as understood in the West did not exist there before European encounters.