Feminism, travel, immigration, race and womanhood
The eldest daughter is forced into a surrogate father role which absolves men of their responsibilities. This sabotages her future, fuels codependency and catalyzes an economic setback. Advertisements
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Hi everyone! Since my last post about martyrdom, I’ve decided to write about the rest of the life lessons I’ve learned in 2018.
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No one will reward you for your martyrdom. No one will praise your eagerness to sacrifice unless they will benefit. I promise that you will not be redeemed for your martyrdom.
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Don’t people ever get tired of shaming Somali women into accepting struggle love, policing our choices and restricting our autonomy? This is a conversation that needs to be addressed.
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I’ve received several direct messages sent anonymously from Somali girls asking me about how I removed my hijab, my family’s reactions and how they can do the same.
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Eldest Immigrant Daughter Guilt is a condition that affects many of us. Yet, we do not openly talk about it. It’s a destructive condition that is gendered and weaponized against young girls.
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When we talk about hijab, it’s usually as an act of resistance to Islamophobia. But why do we ignore the women whose hijab is not a choice? Why do we avoid discussions about why hijab is not always a choice?
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