
Shelina Janmohamed
Articles
Grenfell fire and Covid-19 inquiries make UK inequalities all too clear
To see how depressing and unjust this is, we need to join the dots
Why do victims of racism have to lead the fight for change?
The emotional labour required to tackle such issues leaves us too drained to advance ourselves personally or professionally
The French Olympics hijab ban should bother female athletes everywhere
It's hard enough to be a woman in sport without your appearance being subjected to shaming and politics
Rishi Sunak's legacy as Britain's first Asian prime minister will be a lasting one
However, the symbolic impact of the milestone must be distinguished from the systemic one
Care giving is hard work and it's time to talk more openly about it
Too often primary caregivers don't receive adequate support, which can lead to a decline in their physical and mental health
Taking children to literary festivals is fodder for their imaginations
It's good for young people to feel inspired and see dreams that could shape their future
Garrick Club's decision to accept women is about more than just sexism
The challenge being mounted against men-only spaces is not necessarily that men should not have them, but that they can exclude women from power
Sneering at immigrants' English skills is a tired trope
Brits are famous abroad – even as residents – for not speaking the local language. Subjecting migrants in the UK to bogus language 'tests' is about creating a hierarchy of superiority and inferiority
What is the legacy of October 7 for today's young Muslims?
My public 'coming of age' happened in the shadow of 9/11 and the War on Terror. Now, I see a generation of young people having a similar cataclysmic reaction
Festivals can teach us about our common humanity
While each celebration has its own meaning, a shared lesson from festivals is the thread of renewal
Ramadan is a good time to remember the challenges many women face
Women in traditional families often bear a special burden during the holy month, and this must be appreciated
The power of Ramadan in the time of war
There is widespread anguish, not just among Muslims, and a feeling of unity for people suffering in Gaza
You're both tired from work. Now who does the dishes?
Unequal housework and rest times are adding to the invisible load in too many domestic lives, a survey shows
Why are young men and women growing further apart?
In many countries, women are becoming more liberal and younger men more conservative but reconciling these differences can make societies happier