Mona Eltahawy
What’s inside
Mona Eltahawy’s ‘Headscarves and Hymens’ calls for a sexual revolution in the Middle East, confronting the oppressive forces acting against women’s rights and freedom.
You’ll Learn
- Insight into the challenges women face in the Middle East
- Understanding the role of culture and religion in gender oppression
- Inspiration from personal stories of resistance and courage
- Empowerment through knowledge to advocate for women’s rights
Key Points
- The Oppression of Women in the Middle East
- Personal Accounts of Gender-Based Violence
- Critique of Patriarchal Society and Religion
- The Intersection of Politics and Women’s Bodies
- The Role of Media and Silence
- Activism and the Call for Change
- Visions for a Sexual Revolution
Who’s it For
- Feminists
- Human Rights Advocates
- Readers Interested in Middle Eastern Culture
- Activists
- Sociologists
About the author
Mona Eltahawy is an award-winning columnist and international public speaker on Arab and Muslim issues and global feminism.