Unpopular Opinion: Immigrant Children don’t owe their Parents Anything
I have an unpopular opinion. I don’t believe immigrant children owe their parents anything.
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On Citizenship & Desirability: are Black Americans treated better Abroad?
Yesterday, I posted a tweet where I described an incredulous experience I had in Cartagena, Colombia.
Read MoreUnpopular Opinion: Being Childfree is an Accomplishment
I have an unpopular opinion: I believe being childfree is an accomplishment. I can’t believe I made it to 28 without children despite all of the reproductive coercion I’ve experienced.
Read More5 Signs of Reproductive Coercion & How to Recognize Them
Reproductive coercion is a topic that does not receive enough attention, yet it begins in childhood.
Read MoreChild Marriage is a misnomer, it’s actually Sex Trafficking
It’s 2019, and people need to understand that child marriage is a misogynistic, oppressive and gross misnomer.
Read MoreWomen having 10+ Children is not Normal, it’s a sign of Domestic Violence
Women having 10+ kids isn’t a byproduct of immigrant life; it’s a sign of domestic violence.
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day to the Eldest Immigrant Daughter
The second Sunday of May marks Mother’s Day in the U.S. This Mother’s Day, I am dedicating this sentimental celebration to myself and every eldest immigrant daughter worldwide.
Read MoreNo One Will Reward You for Your Martyrdom
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.
Read MoreHow to Overcome Eldest Immigrant Daughter Guilt
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.
Read MoreWhy Hijab is Not a Choice
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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