T210.
Surviving Patriarchy: Colonialism & Its Impact on Muslim Women's Literature
Thursday, March 24, 2022
1:45 pm to 2:45 pm
Historically, Muslim women made significant literary contributions. However, many of these contributions have been muted, dismissed, or deliberately misused due to patriarchal constructs that suppressed vibrant minority voices. Subduing women's literature manifested due to colonialism and patriarchal constructs around the world, and it is prevalent up to recent day. Together, we will journey into the lives of female Muslim literary legends, and unearth staggering accounts of rising women's voices.
Participants
Afshan Malik is a Chicago native turned southern belle who authored the 2019 YA novel Pieces by Daybreak Press. She holds an MA in the nonprofit field and brings her interests together at Rabata, an organization promoting positive cultural change through education, spirituality, and community care.
Tayyaba Syed is a multiple award-winning author, who has written over twenty children's books. As a journalist, her byline has been in numerous publications like NPR. She conducts literary and faith-based presentations as a teacher and storyteller.
Carla Taylor writes book reviews for Daybreak Press and has a particular interest in reading and reviewing nonfiction books addressing sociological themes, religion, and history. She homeschools her three children and is very passionate about early childhood literacy.
