Palestine
Cultural appropriation can be difficult to define and the line between appropriation and appreciation is often very fine, which can make it tempting to hide from debate all together for fear of getting it wrong. Our practical guide will help you understand cultural appropriation and recognise the power that we have as individuals and consumers to push back against discrimination and exploitation.
If you want to learn more about the situation in Palestine but aren’t sure where to start, this list contains seven movies, short films, and documentaries to help you understand what’s happening and how we got here.
Forget that last minute dash to the bookshop wondering what to read – I’ve done the hard work for you and created a list of my top five recommendations to read this summer so you can skip straight to relaxing! So, let’s dive right into my list of the best Middle Eastern books for your summer reading – whether you’re looking for a captivating novel to sink into, hard hitting essays or even to practice your Arabic, we’ve got just the books for you!
In response to her disappointment at the lack of support for Palestine during Israel’s most recent round of attacks, Nicole Griffin contemplates why so many people who have vocally supported Black Lives Matter and other progressive political causes have been quiet about Palestine. By pointing out the parallels between racial oppression in the United States and in Palestine, she attempts to empower people to extend their activism to the Middle East.
Here it is – Part Two of our list of the best Instagram accounts to follow if you’re learning Arabic! Instagram can be the perfect way to incorporate Arabic into your daily routine and this list of accounts will help you put your scrolling habit to good use!
If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, you’ve probably noticed a lot of people talking about Palestine. In this post, we’ll break down exactly what’s happening, explain why it’s complicated and why people are angry, and tackle some of the most common questions and misconceptions around the conflict.
If you’ve been following the news coming out of Palestine and are looking for ways to help, here are 6 tangible things you can do starting today to support the Palestinian people.
The issue of Palestine is hugely contentious and highly controversial. This reading list will help you deepen your understanding of the highly complex and constantly changing situation facing Palestinians today.
Jewellery in the Middle East and North Africa has always played a far more significant role than just that of adornment. One of its most valued functions was that of portable wealth, a practice that finds its origin in the times before finances almost automatically included monetary currency and banks. As such, jewellery was a major factor in women’s financial independence.