Author: Fatima Zehra Kilicaslan

  • Fatima Zehra Kilicaslan

    Feminism and Islam: Part 2

    In the previous post it was mentioned how some Muslims seem to think that Islam and feminism cannot go hand in hand. Subsequently, this post will discuss those who conflate religion and culture and therefore think of Islam as a misogynistic and oppressive religion. Many believe in misconceptions and generalise that whatever happens in Islamic […]

  • Fatima Zehra Kilicaslan

    Feminism and Islam: Part 1

    Some muslims argue that treating women and men the same will only be oppression. They ask: However, even though feminism advocates for equality for men and women, it does not mean that women and men are the same in biological characteristics or need uniformity in roles. This equality means equal in value, opportunity and respect. […]

  • Fatima Zehra Kilicaslan

    Hypocrisy: The Prejudice People Forget

    Many people in modern day’s Türkiye views Western countries with multiple cultures to be more modern and civilised. Many even wish to move abroad to build careers and lives there, with expectations of acceptance.  However,the same fraction of people seem to despise the presence of refugees who are in need. They mask their prejudice under […]