Beirut

1. Because only 2.3% of the Lebanese households receive more than 2,000,000 l.l. , putting the rest at jeopardy of surviving the inflation in the country
2. Because only less than 46% of the population have social security
3. Because 27% of our youth are unemployed, not to mention underemployment
4. Because access  to electricity now costs half the minimum wage
5. Because I get refused a job based on my Religion 
6. Because Lebanese Laws still discriminate against women ( no law against violence, no nationality law)

I suppose it’s not a secret that parts of Beirut are witnessing or have witnessed in the past year periods of political tension. Regardless if these political tensions were directed “civil” strives, it is important for me to look closer at how these tensions affect the lives of women that are part of the social fabric of these neighborhoods.

Next to Charles El Helou station, a Billboard that can be seen from the high way going to Dawora. According to this bill board, the cosmetic Institute will make women love them selves. This is how symbolic violence works, it shakes the foundation of self esteem.