Heart Tantrums and Brain Tumors: A Tale of Misogyny, Marriage and Muslim Feminism Sarwari Aisha
When Aisha Sarwari moved to America as a young woman, she set out to create her own identity and story. Born in Uganda, she had never lived in South Asia, yet struggled to reconcile the cultural…
Specifikacia Heart Tantrums and Brain Tumors: A Tale of Misogyny, Marriage and Muslim Feminism Sarwari Aisha
When Aisha Sarwari moved to America as a young woman, she set out to create her own identity and story. Born in Uganda, she had never lived in South Asia, yet struggled to reconcile the cultural expectation to be a "good Muslim girl" with her desire for equality and acceptance.After she met Yasser, a Pakistani law student, they returned to their ancestral country and married. Little did they know that a brain tumor would become a near-lethal third wheel in their relationship. The cancer gnawed at Yasser's personality, provoking aggressive outbursts. Was the illness still the explanation for his violence, or had it become an excuse? Aisha began to see their marriage within a bigger picture--of an oppressive society, and of the tug between feminist principles and personal happiness.Between Africa, America and Pakistan, Heart Tantrums and Brain Tumors is a unique story
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