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Writer: Rebels Challenge Power, Advocate for Justice
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Writers are rebels challenging power structures and advocating for justice.
- Marginalized women's voices are amplified through literature.
- Family support is crucial for women's success and safety.
International Booker Prize 2025 winner Banu Mushtaq views writers as crucial rebels, challenging oppressive power structures and championing justice, especially in environments where individuals face persecution for their beliefs. She sees literature as a mirror reflecting societal realities, aiming to foster understanding and awareness.
Drawing from her activism with the Bandaya movement, Mushtaq underscores the enduring relevance of protest and literature in dismantling patriarchy. She advocates for writers to engage directly with societal issues, reflecting the struggles and aspirations of marginalized communities. Her own work focuses on giving a powerful voice to these often-overlooked groups.
Mushtaq also highlights the critical role of family support in a woman's success. She shared personal experiences of facing backlash for her advocacy, emphasizing that unwavering support from her husband and male family members provided essential strength. She believes literature festivals are vital platforms for disseminating important messages and fostering healing in a fractured world.
