Mahmoud, Houzan

Kurdish Women's Stories

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ISBN 13:
9780745341149
author:
Mahmoud, Houzan
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Pluto Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 centimeters
Genre:
Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Emigration & Immigration,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£16.07

Description

Kurdish Women's Stories by Houzan Mahmoud is a powerful collection of personal narratives from women who have lived through decades of turmoil in their homeland. From the 1960s to the present day, these women have faced violence, revolution, and questions around identity, agency, survival, and resistance. Their stories reveal a complex tapestry of experiences, including political activism, armed resistance, and struggles with female genital mutilation. Through their words, these women share their lives under extreme conservatism, their experiences as artists, poets, novelists, and performers, and their fight for freedom and human rights. Collectively, they offer a nuanced and inspiring perspective on the Kurdish experience, one that challenges stereotypes and fosters greater understanding of this often-misunderstood region. This book is a testament to the resilience and strength of Kurdish women, who have been scattered across the world but remain united in their quest for justice and equality.

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