#walp

i love in we are lady parts s2 episode 5 saira is trying to sing about issues affecting the Muslim community but the story itself, the show itself, censors her and the censorship is portrayed as physical force from beyond the narrative but also inherent to it. when marginalised people are given platforms, the usually white people who own those platforms will not let marginalised people use them to openly speak about issues that aren't palatable or marketable. these talented Muslim women are inherently political, but what they make cannot be seen to be in an obvious way. on a totally unrelated note, I love that season 2 of we are lady parts heavily features the music of Palestinian artist, Rasha Nahas who also appeared in the finale and you should go listen to her music ❤️🇵🇸