Maysaa Atallah challenging gender stereotypes one activity at a time. (Photos provided by Maysaa Atallah/Editing by Nima Salha/L'Orient-Le Jour)
"Let’s see how you’ll handle it when you have a flat tire!" writes a commenter on one of Maysaa Mefleh Atallah’s Instagram posts. She’s often heard this type of sarcastic remark. But this time, the young woman decides to react and respond in a direct and effective way. No need for lengthy speeches or explanations. To answer, she simply films herself in action. So, when the tire warning light comes on her dashboard, she welcomes the challenge. She quickly calls a friend for advice — "not help." Kneeling by the car, sleeves rolled up, she hesitates for a moment before interrupting him mid-explanation. "No," she says. "I want to do it myself." This simple moment made the rounds on the internet. For Maysaa, it was above all about responding to a question — really, a comment — she’s heard for years, off...
"Let’s see how you’ll handle it when you have a flat tire!" writes a commenter on one of Maysaa Mefleh Atallah’s Instagram posts. She’s often heard this type of sarcastic remark. But this time, the young woman decides to react and respond in a direct and effective way. No need for lengthy speeches or explanations. To answer, she simply films herself in action. So, when the tire warning light comes on her dashboard, she welcomes the challenge. She quickly calls a friend for advice — "not help." Kneeling by the car, sleeves rolled up, she hesitates for a moment before interrupting him mid-explanation. "No," she says. "I want to do it myself." This simple moment made the rounds on the internet. For Maysaa, it was above all about responding to a question — really, a comment — she’s...
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