Headscarves and Hymens. Book Summary

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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.