Tag Archives: Bodrum

‘Burqini’ street theatre vs. the ‘skinny bitch’ hegemony: Part II

Posted on August 27, 2011 by lizcameron

When I last left you, I was on my way to Kos Island, in Greece and, more importantly, was in the midst of a détente with Kenne and the chorus of dancing shadow puppet ladies, who vehemently opposed my plan … Continue reading →

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‘Burqini’ street theatre to combat the “skinny bitch” hegemony (Part I)

Posted on August 23, 2011 by lizcameron

Once there was and once there wasn’t a lady who went on the search for the perfect burqini (a.k.a. hashema, odema in Turkish, per a reader, thanks again!).  If you are wondering what in the world I am talking about, … Continue reading →

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I dream of “burquini”

Posted on August 22, 2011 by lizcameron

I’m up in the night again, a month into the visit, no way to blame the jetlag for this sleeplessness. I am thinking about the swim parade the next day, of course. M.’s brother has convinced/conned us to join them … Continue reading →

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