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“I have grown fragile, cracked and ruined. But sunrises, singing birds, glowing stars, full moon, cool breeze and humming winds, those are the simple things that make beauty can be found in the most unexpected places. In me.”

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Sara Ahmed
Sara Ahmed

Sara Ahmed is an influential scholar in the field of contemporary social and cultural criticism. Her research focuses on gender, race, and power structures, particularly as they manifest in academia and public life. more

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