sewing machine – n. a machine that is used for sewing things

crochet – n. a method of making cloth or clothing by using a needle with a hook at the end to form and weave loops in a thread

stress – n. a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.

biased – adj. having or showing a bias; having or showing an unfair tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others

head scarf – n. a piece of cloth worn over a woman’s or girl’s head

matriarch – n. a woman who controls a family, group or government

fit in – v. to belong in a particular situation, place or group

assimilate – v. to adopt the ways of another culture : to fully become part of a different society, country, etc.

core values – n. strongly held beliefs about what is valuable, important or acceptable