Archive for May, 2008

• Friday Links — May 30, 2008

  May 30th, 2008 * Alya Alvi looks at the state of Kashmiri women. * Malaysia’s The Star features a laudable article...

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• It’s All in the Clothes

  May 29th, 2008 MMW thanks bint battuta for the tip! Why do articles mention women’s clothing when it’s not relevant? Exhibit...

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• More Than a Pretty Picture

  May 28th, 2008 In 2007, hairdresser Deborah Rodriguez published a memoir of her experience in Afghanistan. Despite the cringe-inducing subtitle —...

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• How women found their voice in Turkish cinema

  May 27th, 2008 This was written by Emrah Güler and was originally published at the Turkish Daily News. In light of...

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• Outlines Review: Women in Black, Episode 3

  May 26th, 2008 This was written by Safiya, and originally published at Outlines. You can see earlier reviews of this show...

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• Mernissi: Not Impressed

  May 26th, 2008 This was written by Sakina and originally appeared at Ruined by Reading. The Veil And The Male Elite...

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• Friday Links — May 23, 2008

  May 23rd, 2008 Ha Ana Za! looks at the survival and growth of Islamic feminism. South Africa’s The Times speaks with...

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• BBC’s Slideshow Misses the Bigger Picture

  May 22nd, 2008 The BBC has a slide show that examines the Western Saharah independence on its 35th anniversary. The slide...

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• Get Smart: IQ2US Includes Women’s Voices in Debate about Islam

  May 21st, 2008 A few days ago, I caught an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate on the radio. The series evaluates a...

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• Leading Saudi Woman Blogger Alhodaif Passes Away at 25

  May 20th, 2008 Written by Ebtihal Mubarak, originally published on Arab News. JEDDAH, 19 May 2008 — For 25 days supporters...

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