Gender in the Middle East

In the Beginning: The Origins of Patriarchy

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Margaret Huffman HIST 5005 In the Beginning: The Origins of Patriarchy             When asked, most American students would say that Islam has had a negative effect on women.  Islam did not create patriarchy in the Middle East.  Monotheism in general, and Islam in particular, have had a significant impact on the roles of women and … Read more

Revolution

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The Tunisian people demonstrated that they would not complacently allow their government to continue its authoritarian and predatory policies unchallenged as it had for decades.  In its wake, the whole Middle East is on the brink of revolution, with riots, demonstrations, and immolations despite efforts of governments to cut prices on bread and other staples.  As seen in this … Read more