As a British-Kashmiri Muslim, I know Britishness intimately. But what happens to our collective psychology when the state and media treat our identity as a threat? A deep dive into erasure, media bias, and the colonial roots of modern division
Tag: islamophobia
Orientalism by Edward W. Said – book review
The author reflects on their revisiting of Edward Said’s “Orientalism” and its implications on the perception of the East by Western scholars. They discuss the biased narratives in literature, art, and political discourse over centuries, particularly highlighting ongoing Islamophobia. Despite persistent misrepresentation, Islam continues to thrive, evoking a sense of pride.
Subjugation, Inequality, Hostility: Hail the new French motto.
From its inception however, the phrase has never been wholly adopted by it’s citizens nor its leaders. From Napoleon to Marshal Pétain, it has had to be altered to suit Frances true relationship with equality and liberty. French women, for example, were only give the right to vote in 1945. It was one of the last countries in Europe and the world to do so, given that many of the countries that followed had been colonised and not self-governed. Freedom and equality have never been principles France has been comfortable with.
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