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Hamad Abdullah

Hamad came from Pakistan to Canada as an International student and recently completed his masters in History from UBC. He is interested in reading and writing about politics, cultures and histories focused on South Asia/ Punjab. Outside work, Hamad loves to play sports like cricket, football and tennis.

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Challenging Myths About a Muslim, Migrant Woman: A Review of Fauzia Rafique’s Novel, Skeena

Avatar photo by Hamad Abdullah May 15, 2022December 28, 2024

Tracing the story of a Muslim woman immigrating from Pakistan to Canada, Skeena by Fauzia Rafique offers a unique exploration of the various intersections of identity and oppression.

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How Google Represents a Modern Online Form of Orientalism

Avatar photo by Hamad Abdullah April 15, 2022December 28, 2024
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The History of South Asian Labour in British Columbia: Against A Single Story, A Single Identity

Avatar photo by Hamad Abdullah August 26, 2021July 11, 2023

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