Kuwait-born Taiba Al-Nassar created 3asal magazine to celebrate the overlooked multiplicities of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) women.
. Always have. It rolls off the tongue so sweetly. In MENA culture, 3asal is a term of endearment often associated with femininity and sweetness, things that are innocent and palatable. In this way, it also directly reflects the strict gender binary of a woman’s role in MENA societies. I called this publicationbecause it redefines the word to fully embody the identity of the MENA woman. It extends the word’s traditional associations to embrace our infinite complexities.
Because it’s a space strictly for and by us. The writing, the photography, the styling, the illustrations and art—everything. No outsider is trying to make sense of our existence or attach these false narratives onto us in. We’re no longer accepting outside voices analyzing and telling our stories. The conversation is ours to be had in the communities and platforms we build.Because of the stigma that accompanies our visibility, it’s definitely rare.
A number of art collectives and zines created by women of MENA heritage in the UK and the US are re-defining what it means to be a woman of Middle Eastern heritage today. How does it feel to be part of this? And how doesThey’ve had such a special place in my journey for years. I’m so honored and excited to contribute to the dialogue they’ve created. I’ve always been fascinated by the experience of the MENA diaspora.
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