Mariam Khan is the editor of the acclaimed anthology of essays by Muslim women, "It's Not About the Burqa." A proponent of intersectional feminism and diversity in books, her writing champions the intersection of various identities and experiences. Through her work, she aims to amplify underrepresented voices and challenge conventional narratives.
"It’s Not About the Burqa" challenges stereotypes of Muslim women by featuring the voices of seventeen diverse women discussing topics like hijab, feminism, and identity. This collection aims to reclaim the narrative from predominantly white male perspectives, offering a candid look at the realities of being a Muslim woman in the West today.
Seventeen Muslim women speaking frankly about the hijab and wavering faith, about love and divorce, about feminism, queer identity, sex, and the twin threats of a disapproving community and a racist country. With a mix of British and international women writers