In traditional societies, we have a long legacy of men controlling the body and mind of women. Such societies have valorised motherhood and fabricated concepts like chastity. Women have been the victims of these notions for thousands of years. — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
Among all the 'awards' that I have hitherto collected, I consider the title of 'patita' or 'fallen woman' to be the highest. This is an achievement of my long-struggling life as a writer and as a woman. — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
I support the rights of all people to practice their religious beliefs privately, but I oppose the idea of respecting religions. In truth, I… — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
I’m an atheist, and I believe religion is totally against human rights and women’s rights. — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
All I ever want is to return to either Bangladesh, my motherland, or India, my adopted home. — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
When I write, I don't allow the fear of consequences to interfere with the writing process. I have in the past paid for my… — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
I studied in a medical college and qualified myself as a medical graduate. — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
I write against the religion because if women want to live like human beings, they will have to live outside the religion and Islamic… — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
Religion, society and state - from none of these do women get their proper honor. It is religion, which has created an unparalleled disparity… — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
Every religion oppresses women. I talk about the Koran because I know this book best. It allows for torture and other mistreatment, especially for… — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
It is said that peace is the basic tenet of all religion. Yet it is in the name of religion that there has been… — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
In traditional societies, we have a long legacy of men controlling the body and mind of women. Such societies have valorised motherhood and fabricated… — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
There is no such thing as a 'superior' or 'inferior' culture, there are only various cultural patterns which make up this beautiful, multicolored mosaic. — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
Religious fundamentalists in Bangladesh have always argued for a ban on my books. — Taslima Nasrin Copy Share Image
