Kajalie Shehreen Islam

Discursive violations

Discourse—the production of knowledge through language—as the famous French philosopher Michel Foucault has defined it, consists of language as well as practice.

4y ago

When rape is okay

Is rape ever okay? Most of us would say no. Yet, something that is “not okay”, happens every day, most often with impunity.

4y ago

The Burden of Dis/honour

Reena's parents were shot by the Pakistani army in front of her eyes. She didn't know where her brothers were, or even if they were alive

8y ago
December 4, 2020
December 4, 2020

Discursive violations

Discourse—the production of knowledge through language—as the famous French philosopher Michel Foucault has defined it, consists of language as well as practice.

October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020

When rape is okay

Is rape ever okay? Most of us would say no. Yet, something that is “not okay”, happens every day, most often with impunity.

March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016

The Burden of Dis/honour

Reena's parents were shot by the Pakistani army in front of her eyes. She didn't know where her brothers were, or even if they were alive