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“I Wasn’t Always Dressed Like This”: A Documentary Exploring Hijab as a Choice


Posted by samya on 11 Nov 2013 / 5 Comments
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The concept of wearing hijab tends to stir controversy around the world, especially in the media. For some, hijab may be a piece of cloth that women wear as part of social traditions; for some others, it is a form of religious devoutness; yet, for others, it is a symbol of oppression and injustice towards […]

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Is Muslim Feminism More Than Just a Hijab Defense?


Posted by alicia on 28 Oct 2010 / 0 Comments
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There may be 1,001 Muslim feminist critiques on the European burqa ban and its attendant jokes and jibes, insults, and ridiculousness. But what should remain clear is that we Muslim feminists are not just about the hijab. The recent discussion on LGBT acceptance on MMW revealed the cracks in the Muslim “sisterhood” and it began […]

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Big Love: Appropriating Feminism in Advocating Polygamy


Posted by alicia on 30 Sep 2009 / 0 Comments
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Stories about polygamy tend to surge and ebb in the media, but they never fail to intrigue people. Recently in South Africa, a Zulu man married four women–all at once–making the most popular story on the BBC news website (you can watch the clip here). In the video, a male wedding guest gives a thumbs-up […]

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