Zoya Patel

About Zoya Patel

Zoya Patel is the award-winning author of No Country Woman, a memoir of race, religion and feminism. She is also the founder of feminist literary organisation, Feminartsy. Zoya has won numerous awards for her writing and editing, and has been published widely, including in the Australian Financial Review, ABC, SBS, Junkee, Overland, Meanjin, Sydney Morning Herald and more. She is a 2019 judge for the Stella Prize, and is the inaugural ACT Stella Schools Ambassador.

Opinion
Are we doing enough to prevent racism in our community?

Are we doing enough to prevent racism in our community?

21 July 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
When it comes to COVID, it's now every person for themselves

When it comes to COVID, it's now every person for themselves

14 July 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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If you think US decisions on abortion don't affect us, think again

If you think US decisions on abortion don't affect us, think again

30 June 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Trans athletes have every right to compete alongside cis-gender athletes

Trans athletes have every right to compete alongside cis-gender athletes

23 June 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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We need to be better at understanding chronic pain

We need to be better at understanding chronic pain

16 June 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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If you're offended by gender-neutral language in legislation, you're part of the problem

If you're offended by gender-neutral language in legislation, you're part of the problem

9 June 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Is it time more federal electorates were given First Nations names?

Is it time more federal electorates were given First Nations names?

2 June 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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That's un-Australian! Is 'pushing in' the worst faux pas you can commit in Australia?

That's un-Australian! Is 'pushing in' the worst faux pas you can commit in Australia?

26 May 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
Does Canberra have its own 'culture'?

Does Canberra have its own 'culture'?

19 May 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
Please don't tell me how you're voting this election, it's best I don't know

Please don't tell me how you're voting this election, it's best I don't know

12 May 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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To the angry male drivers out there, road rage is no excuse for sexism

To the angry male drivers out there, road rage is no excuse for sexism

5 May 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Is it OK to request meat as a 'dietary requirement' at an event?

Is it OK to request meat as a 'dietary requirement' at an event?

28 April 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Could water safety education be the key to reducing drownings?

Could water safety education be the key to reducing drownings?

21 April 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Can Bridgerton teach the pollies how to woo us this election season?

Can Bridgerton teach the pollies how to woo us this election season?

14 April 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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BEST OF 2022: Confession: I dread the window washers on Northbourne

BEST OF 2022: Confession: I dread the window washers on Northbourne

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Do you judge someone if they wear their heart on their sleeve in a professional setting?

Do you judge someone if they wear their heart on their sleeve in a professional setting?

31 March 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
It's an employee's job market, but is change really worth the risk?

It's an employee's job market, but is change really worth the risk?

24 March 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
In my 32 years, I've already seen a lifetime of unrest. When does it get better?

In my 32 years, I've already seen a lifetime of unrest. When does it get better?

17 March 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Isn't it time to stop making women hate their bodies?

Isn't it time to stop making women hate their bodies?

10 March 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Is having children really the 'most meaningful' thing you can do?

Is having children really the 'most meaningful' thing you can do?

3 March 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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When did politics become all about winning?

When did politics become all about winning?

24 February 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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BEST OF 2022: As a migrant, the Australian flag has been ruined for me

BEST OF 2022: As a migrant, the Australian flag has been ruined for me

17 February 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Dear fellow Australians, 'Canberra' and 'Federal Parliament' are not the same thing

Dear fellow Australians, 'Canberra' and 'Federal Parliament' are not the same thing

10 February 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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As work bleeds into life with pandemic 'flexibility', is it too late to redraw the boundaries?

As work bleeds into life with pandemic 'flexibility', is it too late to redraw the boundaries?

3 February 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
Am I old, or is the Triple J Hottest 100 not what it used to be?

Am I old, or is the Triple J Hottest 100 not what it used to be?

27 January 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Opinion
Getting Omicron has been way worse than I expected

Getting Omicron has been way worse than I expected

20 January 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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BEST OF 2022: Is it impolite to ask a person of colour where they're 'from'?

BEST OF 2022: Is it impolite to ask a person of colour where they're 'from'?

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This January, let's try to avoid the trap of weight loss resolutions

This January, let's try to avoid the trap of weight loss resolutions

6 January 2022 | By Zoya Patel
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Is social isolation escalating in our communities?

Is social isolation escalating in our communities?

30 December 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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There's always that one person who ruins Christmas (don't let it be you)

There's always that one person who ruins Christmas (don't let it be you)

23 December 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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Believe the hype: Gen Z are smarter, more empathetic and emotionally intelligent than their predecessors

Believe the hype: Gen Z are smarter, more empathetic and emotionally intelligent than their predecessors

16 December 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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It's the season for giving, so should you give money to beggars?

It's the season for giving, so should you give money to beggars?

9 December 2021 | By Zoya Patel
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