‘…women are still predominantly judged based on their appearances over their abilities- factors which could be a more disturbing indicator of why Muslim women seek alternative ways to fit in with society.’
Muslimah Media Watch article, ‘Is the rise of European fashion based on conformity & fear? by Shereen Malherbe.
Shereen Malherbe is a writer & author. Her novel, Jasmine Falling has been voted as one of the top 20 Best Books by Muslim women. Her second contemporary fiction novel, The Tower, was published by Beacon Books on April 2019. Her first children's book, The Girl Who Slept Under The Moon is coming soon. View more posts
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Reblogged this on Shereen Malherbe and commented:
This was a post I wrote for Muslimah Media Watch a couple of years back, but I think it’s important to revisit. Conformity and fear are now, more than ever, poignant issues surrounding a complex debate.
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