Tag Archives: re-entry culture shock

From Islamic feminism and the perfect demure nightgown to topless ladies on the beach

Posted on August 2, 2011 by lizcameron

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 | 9 Comments

On navigating through mushrooming Istanbul and a lecture to Hacivad’s students

Posted on July 29, 2011 by lizcameron

We are surrounded by the particularly Istanbul-style sprawl around the highway – gecekondu (shantytowns) turned formal. Every time we drive from the island house on Bozcaada back to the city, the city is bigger, there is just more of it. … Continue reading →