Fariha Róisín

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Fariha Róisín
OccupationWriter, model
LanguageEnglish
NationalityAustralian-Canadian
GenreLiterary fiction, poetry
SubjectSelf-care, personal essay, pop culture
Notable worksHow to Cure a Ghost
Years active2010-present
Website
www.fariharoisin.com

Fariha Róisín (born 1990) is an Australian-Canadian writer. Her work frequently covers her identity as a queer South Asian Muslim woman, as well as self-care and pop culture. She released her debut poetry collection How to Cure a Ghost in 2019 and her debut novel Like a Bird in 2020.[1]

Early life[]

Róisín was raised in a Muslim family to Bengali immigrant parents in Sydney, Australia.[2][3][4] She described her family as lower-middle class for most of her life.[4] Her environment was predominantly white, and the mainstream white beauty standards affected her self-esteem negatively, with the result that she used skin-lightening cream provided by her parents, and began dieting at age 12.[5][6] She moved to the United States at age 19 to attend law school but dropped out to pursue a writing career.[7]

Róisín had an abortion at age 19 and has spoken publicly about processing shame related to the procedure through her Muslim faith.[8] During adolescence she engaged in self-cutting and experienced suicidal ideation, and attempted suicide at age 25.[5][9]

Career[]

Róisín has been a freelance writer since 2010 and has written for publications such as The New York Times, Bon Appetit and The Hairpin.[9][7][10] She frequently writes on personal topics such as self-care, and has used Instagram to fight her body dysmorphia and to discuss sociopolitical issues like the Muslim Ban.[3][5]

Róisín models. She appeared in Jidenna's 2019 music video for the song "Sufi Woman".[10][6][3] She names Maryam Nassir Zadeh as her favorite designer.[2]

With writer Zeba Blay she co-hosted the pop culture analysis podcast Two Brown Girls from 2012 to 2017.[11][12]

Her debut poetry collection How to Cure a Ghost was released on September 24, 2019 under Abrams Image. The book deals with "traumas she's experienced as a queer Muslim woman"[13] and covers topics such as Islamophobia, experiencing sexual assault, and white supremacy.[6] The collection was written over five years.[6]

Róisín's first novel Like A Bird will be released on September 15, 2020 under Unnamed Press.[14][9]

Personal life[]

Róisín is Muslim and identifies as queer.[15] She previously lived in Montreal[2] and resides in Brooklyn.[3]

Works[]

  • 2019. How to Cure a Ghost. First edition, publication date 24 September 2019, Abrams Image. ISBN 1419737562
  • 2020. Like a Bird. First edition, publication date 15 September 2020, Unnamed Press. ISBN 9781951213091

References[]

  1. ^ Lad, Mackenzie (2018-08-13). "Fariha Róisín speaks up for Queer People of Colour (QPOC)". Cult MTL. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Mag, Live Fast (2017-08-16). "Self-Care, Body Diversity, and Religion: A Conversation with Writer Fariha Róisín". Live FAST Magazine - The Best of Fashion, Art, Sex and Travel. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Carlos, Marjon (2 February 2017). "Fariha Róisín Talks Visibility and Taking Up Space Online as a Muslim Woman". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b Róisín, Fariha (14 September 2018). "I Never Thought Wellness Was Meant For Me". Bon Appétit. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c Weinstock, Tish (2018-02-09). "after years of white-washing, fariha róisín finally feels free to be herself". i-D. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Ngangura, Tarisai (8 November 2019). "Fariha Róisín on Beauty, Self-Care and Desirability". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "The High-Functioning Stoner With The Best Red Lip For Brown Skin". Into The Gloss. 2019-09-24. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  8. ^ "Muslim Writer Fariha Róisín Shares Abortion Story". NowThis News. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b c George, Anesha (2020-02-11). "Poet and author Fariha Róisín on the importance of self-care". Elle India. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b Kaabi, Amina (2019-10-14). "Fariha Róisín is Doing What Everyone Says Muslims Can't". Mille World. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  11. ^ Spellings, Sarah; Tsui, Diana (2017-12-01). "The Writer and Podcaster Who Doesn't Have a Phone". The Cut. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  12. ^ "@twobrwngirls". Twitter. 2017-08-18. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  13. ^ Allaire, Christian (23 September 2019). "Fariha Róisín Writes Poetry for Survivors". Vogue. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  14. ^ Dundas, Deborah (2020-09-04). "25 picks from this fall's book bonanza". thestar.com. Retrieved 2020-09-10.
  15. ^ Roisin, Fairha (2017-03-30). "I'm queer, tattooed and Muslim. Canada needs to get used to that". CBC.

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