Meet Your Neighbours

• Author: Natasha Bakht
• Pages: 1-13

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 introduction

MEET YOUR NEIGHBOURS

    twenty-year-old university student studying phil-

osophy. She is not afraid to speak her mind and will not put up with

homophobia, transphobia, or other forms of oppress ion among her circle

of acquaintances. She is active on social media, promoting progressive

politics in her community. In addition to her studies and activism, she

works part-time to support herself f‌inancially. She enjoys dressing well

and usually likes to have a pop of colour in her wardrobe. She is out-

going, outspoken, and has a sharp wit.

Aseeyah is a f‌ifty-nine-year-old woman who went to medical school

in her country of origin. She decided not to complete her studies after

she married and had children. She has lived in three dierent coun-

tries and raised three accomplished daughters. She is friendly and kind,

taking care of her neighbours and building community with people in

dicult circumstances. Because one of her daughters has special needs,

and because her husband is now in failing health, she has had many

interactions with physicians in hospitals and her medical knowledge has

come in handy.

Mehreen is a thirty-six-year-old independent consultant who spe-

cializes in network marketing. She often works for health and wellness

companies that sell nutrition products, skin care, and cosmetics. She is