In Conversation with Two Muslim Feminists | TUT Talks

In May's edition of The Uncomfortable Truth, Fouzia Siddique and Maria Q - two female muslim speakers - share their persectives on feminism and identity in a personal and interactive talk featuring their two life stories.

ABOUT FOUZIA SIDDIQUE

When Fouzia Siddique grew up in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, her life was already planned out for her: she would finish her studies at university, get married at 18-21, have a couple of children at 25, and spend the rest of her life serving her family.

However, this imposed life itinerary didn't quite sit well with her. Taking charge of her own life, Fouzia ended up independently moving to India, finishing a Masters in Bengaluru, and getting her doctorate in London, where she now works as a Dr in Clinical Psychology. In her own words, she has never looked back.

ABOUT MARIA Q

When she was 6 years old, Maria and her family left their home in Pakistan to escape the impact of the country's terrifying, violent blasphemy law and seek better opportunities in the UK.

What Maria was not prepared for, however, was the struggle that would follow, learning to fit into a society so very different from her childhood's and juggling the demands and expectations of not one, but two very different cultures. In the midst of this, Maria was challenged to forge her own identity, staying true to both her Islamic beliefs and her feminist values.

ATTEND THIS TALK

If you would like to hear this talk live, mingle with the attendants and join in the Q&A and discussion, please RSVP on the event page. Tea and snacks provided.

This Uncomfortable Truth talk will be profesionally recorded and turned into a podcast by our Podcast Producer, Jaya.

ABOUT OUR MEETUPS

The Uncomfortable Truth is a not-for-profit project which aims to create diverse, inclusive communities by giving a voice to speakers who are "othered" in mainstream society, helping individuals and communities to better connect and understand each other. After a +/- 45-minute talk, attendants will be invited to join in the discussion, ask questions to the speaker and the room, and share their own experiences.

Please read our general description and disclaimers before attending the event: https://www.meetup.com/The-Uncomfortable-Truth/

ABOUT PRICING

When attending the Uncomfortable Truth, we encourage you to contribute £10 - £15 for each talk (if you can, no one turn away for lack of funds). The first £80 go to the Speaker, the next £220 towards the cost of the venue, and whatever is left towards the recording equipment, the food and the organisers.

Cash and PayPal payments are accepted at arrival.

ABOUT THE VENUE

We will be in the Regent's Room of the Old Diorama Arts Centre, closest tube stations Euston and Warren Street.

If you have been to our talks before, PLEASE BE MINDFUL that this is a different venue than usual!!

The venue is spacious and easily (wheelchair) accessible throughout. There is a lift up to the first floor, where you will find the Regent's Room. On all floors, surfaces are level and there are disabled toilets on site. Let is know if you need anything.

We look forward to meeting you!

Fouzia, Maria, Lola and Jaya