Visit Kicking the Kyriarchy for all episodes and subscribe to their podcast. Sabah Choudrey: Hello my name is Sabah. I am hairy brown, queer, trans person, able-bodied, Pakistani. I’m Muslim. I’m also a trans youth worker and I like writing. Kicking The Kyriarchy:...
Feminism
Checking my Privilege
I am always saying that we need to think about the ways in which we are oppressive and the ways in which we are oppressed. I constantly talk about intersectional feminism, power dynamics, and positions of the oppressor. I speak about these mechanisms around me. I am...
Reclaim The Night, Brighton, 2012
On Saturday 17th November, I marched, yelled, and spoke at Reclaim the Night, Brighton. I’ve have only been to one or two marches, but this was one of a kind, and truly special to me. For one, I actually gave a shit about the cause; to end male violence against women....
Public Squeaking & Public Speaking
I don't know how long ago it was but it must have been a while because suddenly it's a week away. I signed up to be a public speaker at two events. I have never done public speaking before in my whole life. This blog is about the most 'public speak' I get. I wish I...
Public Squeaking & Public Speaking
I don't know how long ago it was but it must have been a while because suddenly it's a week away. I signed up to be a public speaker at two events. I have never done public speaking before in my whole life. This blog is about the most 'public speak' I get. I wish I...
Boys will be boys & girls will be boys
Someone asked me, “Will you still consider yourself to be a part of the LGBT community after your transition?” I hesitated; I hadn’t thought about that. Having identified as a lesbian for most my life,seeing myself as LGBT, and having others view me in this way was...