Fariha Róisín

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]

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

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 (13 August 2018). "Fariha Róisín speaks up for Queer People of Colour (QPOC)". Cult MTL. Retrieved 10 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Mag, Live Fast (16 August 2017). "Self-Care, Body Diversity, and Religion: A Conversation with Writer Fariha Róisín". Live FAST Magazine - The Best of Fashion, Art, Sex and Travel. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  3. Carlos, Marjon (2 February 2017). "Fariha Róisín Talks Visibility and Taking Up Space Online as a Muslim Woman". Vogue. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  4. Róisín, Fariha (14 September 2018). "I Never Thought Wellness Was Meant For Me". Bon Appétit. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  5. Weinstock, Tish (9 February 2018). "after years of white-washing, fariha róisín finally feels free to be herself". i-D. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  6. Ngangura, Tarisai (8 November 2019). "Fariha Róisín on Beauty, Self-Care and Desirability". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  7. "The High-Functioning Stoner With The Best Red Lip For Brown Skin". Into The Gloss. 24 September 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  8. "Muslim Writer Fariha Róisín Shares Abortion Story". NowThis News. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  9. George, Anesha (11 February 2020). "Poet and author Fariha Róisín on the importance of self-care". Elle India. Retrieved 10 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. Kaabi, Amina (14 October 2019). "Fariha Róisín is Doing What Everyone Says Muslims Can't". Mille World. Retrieved 10 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Spellings, Sarah; Tsui, Diana (1 December 2017). "The Writer and Podcaster Who Doesn't Have a Phone". The Cut. Retrieved 9 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. "@twobrwngirls". Twitter. 18 August 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. Allaire, Christian (23 September 2019). "Fariha Róisín Writes Poetry for Survivors". Vogue. Retrieved 9 September 2020.
  14. Dundas, Deborah (4 September 2020). "25 picks from this fall's book bonanza". thestar.com. Retrieved 10 September 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. Roisin, Fairha (30 March 2017). "I'm queer, tattooed and Muslim. Canada needs to get used to that". CBC.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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