My Facebook news feed has been buzzing with critiques of Mona Eltahawy’s latest article, “Why Do They Hate Us?” When the original piece was published in “Foreign Policy” magazine, there was a small debate on a friend’s Facebook wall about how Mona continues to frame her work in problematic ways and assumes the role of [...]
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Responses to Mona Eltahawy’s “Why Do They Hate Us?”
Posted by Jehanzeb on April 27, 2012
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/responses-to-mona-eltahawys-why-do-they-hate-us/
Confronting Personal and State Violence Simultaneously
Within the past month or so, a couple of friends were telling me about the racism and sexism they continue to experience in social justice spaces. Yesterday, another friend was telling me about her experience with abusive “activists” who refuse to take any responsibility for their racism, sexism, homophobia, and classism. I know I have [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on April 18, 2012
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2012/04/18/confronting-personal-and-state-violence-simultaneously/
Racist “Hunger Games” Fans Only Care About White People
As many of you have already heard, some racist “Hunger Games” fans were quite angry when they learned black actors were cast for the roles of Rue (pictured above), Cinna, and Thresh. Blogs and websites collected screenshots of Twitter pages and Facebook status messages where “fans” shamelessly posted racist comments like, “Sense [sic] when has [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on March 31, 2012
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2012/03/31/racist-hunger-games-fans-only-care-about-white-people/
Remembering Malcolm X
Malcolm X was assassinated on this day, February 21st, in 1965. Like so many people in the world, Malcolm X’s life and commitment to social justice has had a profound impact on my life. Although Malcolm’s legacy has received recognition in the mainstream, including a 1992 film directed by Spike Lee and starring Denzel Washington, [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on February 22, 2012
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/remembering-malcolm-x/
Unlearning Sexism and Other Oppressions
As 2011 comes to an end, I wanted to share some thoughts that have been on my mind lately. Due to the dangerous intersections of race, gender, class, sexual orientation, and other positionalities, it is important to stress on being conscious of these interlocking oppressions. The term “intersectionality” is invoked a lot, but there is [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on December 31, 2011
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/unlearning-sexism-and-other-oppressions/
Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak!
Salaam everyone! Just wanted to wish you all a very happy Eid-ul-Adha! May this be a blessed time for you and your Loved ones. May Allah’s infinite blessings fill your hearts on this special day and always bring you happiness! Eid-ul-Adha, commonly translated as “Festival of the Sacrifice,” is an important Islamic holiday that commemorates [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on November 8, 2011
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2011/11/08/eid-ul-adha-mubarak/
My Culture is Not a Costume
I really Love these posters that speak out against cultural appropriation, stereotyping, and racism during Halloween. The campaign was launched this year by Ohio University’s Students Teaching Against Racism in Society (STARS) and has been circulating throughout the blogosphere and social media networks. I’m glad this campaign exists because every Halloween I’m disgusted by the [...]
Posted by Jehanzeb on October 31, 2011
http://muslimreverie.wordpress.com/2011/10/31/my-culture-is-not-a-costume/
