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From Islamic feminism and the perfect demure nightgown to topless ladies on the beach
One day over a Turkish breakfast feast in his breezy South Boston apartment, my boyfriend invited me to visit Turkey with him. It was mid-bite – and a delicious bite at that – fresh, white feta-like cheese with sour cherry … Continue reading
Posted in Cross-cultural learning moments, Gendered moments, Turkish Food!, Turkish-American Matters
Tagged beach, cross-cultural, cross-cultural confusion, driving, etiquette, family, Fatima Mernissi, Granny, Islamic feminism, manners, re-entry culture shock, respect, Spain, Turkey, Turkish, Turkish breakfast, ugly American, veil, veils
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