Gender in the Middle East

(a must read) Equality for Women A Distant Goal in the World

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This is a must read. We’ve been reading a lot about the Gender inequalities taking place around the world. This piece touches on this struggle by taking us a step deeper into the conflict; steps toward resolution. Women and men are taking to the streets all over the world to promote awareness. My only criticism … Read more

Arab Feminist Misconceptions

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This link is a group interview from three professors with one from Egypt, London, and North Carolina.  They talk about the issues facing women in the Middle East.  They describe that the western media have portrayed Middle East women as passive and oppressed, but during the revolutions in the Middle East women have been at … Read more

Sexual Harrasmant in Egypt

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There have been many changes in the Egyptian street along with the revolution; however, there was one change that occurred as soon as the revolution started, and that is the decrease of sexual harassment in public gatherings (e.g. through groping of course).  Sarah Ismail-a protester-explains how in protests, demonstrations, and similar gatherings, women had to … Read more

(in case you missed it) CBS News’ Lara Logan sexually assaulted in Egypt

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Although this happened 5 days ago, some of you would perhaps like to read the statement CBS posted regarding the attack on Lara Logan. What happened to her is extremely unfortunate to say the least. I find it very encouraging that she was rescued by a group of women, in addition to the 20 some … Read more

Women’s Shelters under Attack in Afghanistan

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Women’s shelters in Afghanistan are run by foreign and Afghan charities, but the government is planning to take control of them.  When the government takes control of them women will be required to have medical examinations monthly, they will have to wear headscarfs at all times, they cannot leave the grounds of the safe house … Read more

I am Woman Hear me Roar–Social Networking a Revolution

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgjIgMdsEuk&feature=player_embedded This is one of the voices that helped to start the protests in Egypt–it is a Must See!  If you see photographs or news footage you might get the impression that women are not involved–WRONG!  See these amazing pictures just out of Egypt since the internet reopened. http://www.kaldasianarts.com/blog/2011/02/02/egypts-largest-pro-democracy-demonstrations-in-history-so-far-february-1st-2011/ M Russell