Ruth Bader Ginsberg was born on March 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY. She was a Harvard Law school student, then she transferred to Columbia Law school when her husband got a job in New York. She faced discrimination and sexism while attending law schools both by her Professors and male students in the classroom. She…
Story of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born on a plantation in Dorchester county, Maryland around the year 1819. Originally, she was named Araminta Ross which she later changes to Harriet in honor of her mother. Her mother is Harriet Green, worked as a cook and father is Benjamin Ross who was a logger. Harriet Tubman had eight siblings…
Life of a Brown Woman
You’re a womanwhat’s your destination?where do you belong?when you were a little girleveryone said you are a guestbut when you grow upyou’ll know the real meaning of that. You’re a womanwhat’s your destination?where do you belong?when you’d get marriedyour mom will give your handto your husband and saythat is your real home. Silly girlyou’re happy…
একজন নারীর গল্প
তুমি নারী কোথায় তোমার ঠিকানা? কোথায় তোমার বাড়ি? যখন ছোট্ট ছিলি সবাই বলতো তুমি একজন অতিথি সেই কথা টির মানে কি. তুমি নারী কোথায় তোমার ঠিকানা? কোথায় তোমার বাড়ি? বিয়ে হবে যখন স্বামীর হাতে তুলে দিয়ে মা বলবে তখন সেটাই তোমার আসল বাড়ি বোকা মেয়ে নিজের বাড়ি শুনে হয়তো হবে মহা খুশি কিন্তু তুমি কি…
The Yellow Paper by Charlotte Gilman
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Gilman is an autobiographical work that is based on the author’s own life. Its main theme is how women are oppressed by men and the society in this time period. I believe it’s a story that speaks out for all women. The narrator concentrates on the issue of women, and…
Islam is Simple!
Islam puts emphasis on moderation and balance in everything related to faith, religious practices and social responsibilities. The Quran reads: “God intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship.” (Q 2:185) A lot of people go on to say, “Islam is too hard, everything is restricted in Islam.” And unfortunately I used to…
Make it Make Sense
The same man who wants a maid In disguise of a wife Will say They prefer women Who are independent and wise. The same man who has stopped His wife from working Will say They prefer women Who is earning. The same man who tells his wife To drop out of college Will say They…
Islam FAQs
What does the word “Islam” mean? It means submission to the will of God. Islam is known for being a religion of peace, is actually a religion that understands human nature. Islam is the second largest religion in the world with about 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide. Who are Muslims? Followers of Islam. Who does Muslims…
Ending Toxicity: Starting with our Family
I discovered my interest for reading books that talks about dismantling the patriarchy and hierarchical relationships. Some of these books built the person that I am today. If you want a good read then I strongly recommend these books below, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf, The…
Real Life Superwoman
Malala Yousafzai, a superwoman from Pakistan who fought for education rights for girls just when she was a teenager. Malala’s father was an educator and founder of many schools. Malala enjoyed learning new things. She had ambitions, she dreamt of becoming a teacher like her father one day. She studied different languages such as English…