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Published: 2012-05-03 09:35:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 635; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 0
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Description This photo was taken for the Palestine Photo Marathon 2012.
The theme was self-portrait.

In this photo I wanted to express the sexism in the Arab society. Women are labeled for being females only, their brains are discarded and ignored. Once they take a look at your physical appearance and realize you are a woman, they don't consider your personality and mind. This photo expresses how women are always labeled in a negative way and prevented from living a normal life.

I don't necessarily say that ALL Arab women are treated that way, however there is a percentage of women who are suppressed heavily.
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Comments: 19

MaxCharles [2012-10-19 20:33:44 +0000 UTC]

Strong picture!

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nasahkalam In reply to MaxCharles [2012-10-19 22:21:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Its one of my favorites

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MaxCharles In reply to nasahkalam [2012-10-20 09:01:51 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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Ikaramel [2012-08-05 03:11:24 +0000 UTC]

that's why some women don't recognize their roles anymore , they just want to keep accepting living the same way ... it's really sad

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nasahkalam In reply to Ikaramel [2012-08-05 10:15:04 +0000 UTC]

I agree. Women should initiate the changing process. It must come from within.

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LaCabezaDelCastor [2012-05-29 13:28:09 +0000 UTC]

Well done and well said!

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nasahkalam In reply to LaCabezaDelCastor [2012-05-29 17:31:47 +0000 UTC]

shukrn "Thanks"

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LaCabezaDelCastor In reply to nasahkalam [2012-06-02 01:20:31 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome :3

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bazooka06 [2012-05-11 00:55:29 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant.

And your words are true as well.

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nasahkalam In reply to bazooka06 [2012-05-11 18:03:03 +0000 UTC]

merci beaucoup.

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TTFAA [2012-05-07 19:53:45 +0000 UTC]

I love love LOVE this photo. Not just it's composition, but the concept behind it. Brilliant.

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nasahkalam In reply to TTFAA [2012-05-11 18:01:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you dear!! I'm so happy that you loved it!

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TTFAA In reply to nasahkalam [2012-05-11 23:02:47 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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na2ar [2012-05-03 15:20:02 +0000 UTC]

masterpiece shot

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nasahkalam In reply to na2ar [2012-05-11 18:00:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I'm so happy you think so. Thanks again

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Mega-Shots [2012-05-03 11:34:24 +0000 UTC]

Very thoughtful and creative

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nasahkalam In reply to Mega-Shots [2012-05-11 17:58:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Mohammad! Went through a lot till I was satisfied with the shot!

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Robd504 [2012-05-03 09:40:36 +0000 UTC]

i support your aims. keep promoting the issue

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nasahkalam In reply to Robd504 [2012-05-11 17:57:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Sir. I will, with your support.

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