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9 April 2003 Tunis

Sea Of Men, Avenue Bourguiba

I would often wonder if there were any women in Tunisia. Cafes here are always dominated by men, which pretty much goes for any food establishment as well. I would often be the only woman in a cafe or restaurant, and being an oriental draws even more attention to me! Being around cafes like this one was terribly uncomfortable for me, but I just had to make this picture. I stepped up, took the picture and quickly walked away before any camera-shy man got pissed off at me!


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moez mohamed19-Sep-2005 11:25
At first congratulations Ms Lim for your wonderful photos , Mr.Douglas seems a bit pissed off , he does not know or see other photos of Tunisian resorts or night clubs where ladies whether Tunisians or Europeans enjoy themselves in a relaxed way .Not far away from the capital Tunis,there are cafes similar to those in Paris or Rome .
Phil Douglis06-Mar-2005 05:32
Pissed off is hardly the phrase, Celia. Enraged might be closer to the truth. You are challenging the beliefs of these men on their own turf, but fortunately for you, few of them yet notice you. I had to look very closely at this image to establish that however. Next time, make it easier for me.