Rafia Zakaria

Rafia Zakaria is a Pakistani-American author, attorney, and feminist activist.

She has written for publications like The Nation, Guardian, and Al Jazeera.

Zakaria's work focuses on issues of gender, race, and social justice, particularly exploring the intersections of feminism and Islam.

Her books include "The Upstairs Wife: An Intimate History of Pakistan" and "Veil." As a political philosopher, Zakaria challenges Western-centric narratives and advocates for a more inclusive global feminism.

Her writing often draws on her personal experiences as a Muslim woman navigating both Pakistani and American cultures.