Women and the New Tunisia
Although Tunisia has slipped from the Western news agenda despite yesterday’s violence, it is heartening to see that one aspect is still …
Tag Archives: gender
Stepping Stone: Campaigning for Sex Workers
Stepping Stone has launched a new campaign with some profound visuals that inspire a pause for thought. Founded in 1987, …
Street Harassment
A pithy take on street harassment, by Letty: I cannot decide what is more dark: the concluding strip or the …
What’s Wrong with Women in Lebanon? by Nadine Moawad
Nadine Moawad is one of the most vociferous feminist voices in the Middle East today. I have long been a …
Kudos to: Elham al-Qasimi
Deluged with deadlines though I am, it is nigh impossible to ignore the news that Elham al-Qasimi has become the …
Women Shaketh the Earth
At least according to the latest conclusions by Iranian cleric, Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi : Many women who do not dress modestly …
Best of the Rest: Perky breasts won’t fix your life
Two Best of the Rest posts in one week – if that wasn’t a source for joy, then the following …
Best of the Rest: Falling in and out of love while feminist
It’s been a while since a Best of the Rest post, but this one cannot pass without note. Feminism is …
(en)Gendering the Oscars
With the Oscars now officially over for another year, the opulence and gaiety is once more locked in the drawer …
Feast, Be Merry… But Keep Your Hands Off
Is the general message after an Eid Al-Adha that has thrown to light some alarming figures: The Egyptian media reported that …
