Rafia Zakaria is a Pakistani-American author, attorney, and human rights activist, known for her work on issues related to immigration, feminism, and Pakistan's political affairs. She has written extensively on topics pertaining to South Asia, Muslim women's rights, and the intersectionality of race, gender, and class in global politics. Zakaria is the author of "The Upstairs Wife: An Intimate History of Pakistan," which weaves personal narrative with political history, and "Veil," which is part of the Object Lessons series and explores the complex significance of veils in society. As a columnist, her pieces have appeared in various publications, including The Guardian, CNN, and Al Jazeera English. She often contributes nuanced and thought-provoking perspectives on the challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly Muslim women.
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