They start sentences with the words, ‘when I was your age’, then go on about how really great they were. ‘When I was your age, I ate whatever was put in front of me.’ ‘When I was your age, I wouldn’t have dared to argue with my father.’ They don’t have any idea about how things are today, and the...
I smile at Yasmeen and we join in. When she asked if she could come to the demonstration I resisted. These events are small but hard core. I’m known as a radical, an uncompromising Islamist, and I don’t want my reputation spoiled by association with some giggling girl. We walk up Kensington High ...
Interviewee: Phoebe Talbot (date of birth unknown). Selima: Hello, Phoebe. My name’s Selima and I’m a social worker. Do you know what that means? Phoebe: Why is you wearing a scarf on you’s head? Selima: [laughs] Haven’t you seen ladies wearing these before? Phoebe: No. Selima: It just means I’m...