boko haram huntress
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Although they are very simplistic the following pictures have a powerful underlying meaning. They show the strength of woman who fights for what she believes despite her gender. I decided to show the multiple pictures because, although unsaid, the pictures show a contrast between Aisha Bakari Gambi's strength and femininity. At first glance when looking at the following images one would believe that Gambi is a male due to her military wear. At second glance one realizes that she is indeed a woman. The image of her standing with a large group of men shows that although she is a women she is still capable of doing what men are able to do. The image of her standing from a side profile shows that does not let her pregnancy stop her fight for whats right, ending the reign of Boko Haram.
The images appeal to viewers sense of emotion through the powerful stances and thought provoking images of Aisha Gambi. When I initially viewed these pictures; I thought otherwise of the content. It was a pleasant surprise to know that in today's day and age news programs are celebrating women's accomplishments. This was highly surprising to me due to Nigeria's patriarchal and chauvinistic culture. These pictures showed me as a young teenager that I can fight, whether physically or mentally for what I think is right. Without the following images one would not be able to realize the full extent of Gambi's role as a hunter of Boko Haram. The pictures add a new sense to Aisha's Gambi's actions and how they show her achievements despite being a woman. |