The Expressions Narrative Project is a platform dedicated to the voices and perspectives of Muslim women, from activists and artists to professors and political representatives. This blog showcases personal narratives expressing Muslim women's thoughts, opinions, and lived experiences.
The fact that my friends and I had all been silent survivors of sexual violence is no coincidence. The systems of patriarchy around us would rather we stay quiet than confront the realities of what women experience. Naming what has harmed us, questioning the roles we've been expected to play, and envisioning something different all challenge a system that benefits from our silence. Because once we speak, it becomes harder to ignore the changes that justice requires.
Read MorePatriarchy is an age old system, experienced and practiced everywhere — indisputable to the fact that it basically rules the world — regardless of its failure as a system. It is also equally important to note, women all around the world have fought this unjust and unfair system to bring real change and equality in the world.
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