Opinion pieces

Oh Sister, Beware: Does feminism suppress pleasure?

23 August, 2023

عربي Words by Imène AmaraTranslated by Hiba MoustafaIllustrations by Lina AThis article is part of the “The Wawa Complex” issue I dance to seduce men...

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The manufacture of a fantasy: Postcards and the construction of the Beurette

16 August, 2023

عربي Words by Hamza BensoudaImages from the Smithsonian Online Virtual ArchivesThis article is part of the “The Wawa Complex” issue A step backwards:...

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Fruits of Desire: The Island of Waqwaq, Language, and Concept

19 July, 2023

عربي Words by: Rana TawilImages from various manuscriptsThis article is part of the “The Wawa Complex” issue The mythical island of Waqwaq fascinates...

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The nuances of non-monogamy: revolutionary potential, heartbreak, and interconnectedness

25 May, 2023

عربي Words by MaxXIllustrations by Diane MilelliThis article is part of the “The Wawa Complex” issue When I was 16, I thought I had only two options ...

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I belong to myself: A response to custodians of the patriarchy

10 March, 2023

بالعربية Words by Aryam MarafiPhotography by Fatima Zohra Serri I only started truly living my life when I came to the realisation that my personal h...

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