BRAVE GIRLS

For Karishma, Apsana and Samira, going to school to complete their secondary education represented a seismic shift in worldview and a radical reappraisal of what their lives could become. Suddenly, a life trapped within four walls, fulfilling societal expectations came into question when the possibility of a life outside of the house became palpable. But as final exams approached their families began preparations for their weddings. Immediately, they were forced to choose between their quickly evolving dreams and their obligations to their community.