Spotlight: How Did Aziza Sbaity Shatter the Lebanese Woman Stereotype on Multiple Levels?
Presenter: Ghina Hneini
Delivered: Paris on February 25, 2023
Ghina Hneini explores the life of Aziza Sbaity, a Lebanese sprinter who holds the record of fastest woman in Lebanese history. She also talks about how Aziza helped shatter the Lebanese woman stereotype on multiple levels.
SOURCES & FUTURE REFERENCES
From Monrovia to Beirut, Meet Aziza Sbaity, Lebanon’s Track & Field Star | About Her
Aziza Sbaity: The Fastest Woman in Lebanese History | Sarde (after dinner) Podcast #82 - YouTube
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