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Are we Truly Breaking Stereotypes about Muslim Women?


Posted by eren on 13 Aug 2015 / 4 Comments
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What does it mean to ‘break’ a stereotype? Does it mean acting contrary to what society expects? Does it mean to be the first to do something? Does it mean to do something actually ground-breaking? Or does it mean to abide by what some else thinks is news worthy? A few weeks ago Al-Jazeera’s The […]

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Riz Khan on Afghan Women


Posted by diana on 02 Sep 2010 / 0 Comments
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The recent cover of Time magazine featuring the photo of Aisha has sparked debate about the US presence in Afghanistan and what it means for women’s rights there. Here at MMW, the overwhelming sentiment seems to be that the image is yellow journalism at its finest, reinforcing the antiquated rhetoric of “saving women” and exploiting […]

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Al Jazeera’s Wardrobe Malfunction


Posted by emanhashim on 23 Jun 2010 / 0 Comments
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The Short version: Time: A few months ago. Action: Eight female journalists working for Al Jazeera network signed an official complaint against Deputy Editor Ayman Jaballah, stating that they have been harassed by his comments on their appearance. Reaction: The network ordered an investigation. Then: Time: Last month. Action: The network reported it was within […]

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A War of Women: Al Jazeera’s Lebanon’s Women Warriors


Posted by diana on 12 May 2010 / 0 Comments
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Al Jazeera recently aired a piece titled Lebanon’s Women Warriors, which features the testimonies and stories of eight women who fought against occupying forces from 1975-1990 in Lebanon. The film offers a unique perspective: it shows the role women played in the war, the unconventional weapons they used, and ways they fought. Perhaps the most […]

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