‘You’re Basically White’
The older I get the more I reflect on my race, religious beliefs, and identity, so here is an essay on my experience as a British Pakistani woman in an increasingly more right-wing UK - dare I say fascist country- and my experiences with various forms of racism, how I felt about the incidents at the time and how I feel about them now.
Religion, Spirituality and Me: The Atheist Who Sleeps With an Ayatul Kursi Necklace On Every Night
I have now found a way of retaining my Pakistani identity without it having to be inherently tied to Islam and being Muslim. But, the most important thing I gained from the last three years is a strong sense of independence and a willingness to be open to the unexpected.