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Aisha Salaudeen

I'm learning to be a better friend

I've struggled with making and keeping friends my entire life. This essay is a reminder of all the things I need to get right.

Aisha Salaudeen

I love the 'f' word, and you should too.

Many people publicly avoid identifying as feminists for the fear of judgement and backlash. I used to be like that, but not anymore.

Aisha Salaudeen

My cramps are killing me, so we must talk about periods.

Menstruation is experienced by approximately half the world's population for much of their lives. So why is it shrouded in shame?

Aisha Salaudeen

In support of imperfect women

Why is there such an overwhelming demand for moral uprightness from women in comparison to their male counterparts?

Aisha Salaudeen

In this story, we're all fried rice.

What if, instead of judging people without context, we take time to understand their motivations and why they're the way they are?

Aisha Salaudeen

I solemnly swear to keep my name

It's customary for a wife to take on her husband's surname after marriage. But in many cultures, it wasn't initially the norm.

Aisha Salaudeen

Patriarchy isn't polite, why should we be?

I've chosen a different path - one that defies conventional norms. I embrace being outspoken, fiery, and unapologetically me.