The following article on the first British-Asian feminist group, was written as background material for Tate Britain’s ‘Women in Revolt’ exhibition tour to Edinburgh (25/5/24 – 26/1/2025) and Manchester (7/3/2025 – 1/6/25). We’re making this article available, as a contribution to the history of British-Asian feminism. Additionally, we would like to reference the book ‘Finding […]
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Virginity Tests and Self-Defence
‘…Taj’s case, the Virk Brothers, ‘Southall riots’, virginity tests…’ ‘Virginity tests!’ She exclaimed in horror at the other end of the line. ‘Oh yes,’ I asserted, ‘not just in Islamabad, Dhaka, Delhi, but Heathrow too.’ ‘That’s outrageous. How come we’ve never heard about them?’ This conversation began when a younger member of the family rang […]