Raghida Hamieh

A short story writer and social researcher specializing in gender issues. She writes investigative and journalistic articles for Manati2.net.

She holds a degree in Social Sciences, specializing in Socio-Economic Development, from the Lebanese University. Her writing is shaped by her interest in women’s issues, gender, and human experiences, alongside her experience in humanitarian and development work in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq.

The Body as a Living Archive Text

Bodies for Rent

She often felt that women spent their entire lives inhabiting their bodies as though they were rented apartments. They were not allowed to choose the furniture, the colour of the walls, or even the terms and duration of the lease.