Being a Muslim and being a feminist are not mutually exclusive! by Fatemeh Fakhraie
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Arwi 4:12 pm on January 27, 2012 Permalink |
In the lead-up to the 2005 parliamentary elections, Ikhwan relied heavily on the sisters to campaign for male candidates, says Abdel Moneim.
“Nobody was saying then that women should be staying at home, raising children and beautifying themselves for their husbands. … All of a sudden women providing logistical support became crucial,” she writes sarcastically..
Arwi 10:30 pm on January 29, 2012 Permalink |
Over the past few years, Aarefa has grown increasingly critical of her community. It considers itself progressive, but really isn’t, in her opinion. “No amount of lace or ribbon can make your rida (Bohri burkha) look attractive,” she scoffs, “It is a penguin suit you wear to hide yourself.” To her mind, it is ludicrous that Bohras should see themselves as superior, often sneering at other adherents of Islam as ‘Muslims’. “And what does that make them?” she wonders.
Having left the fold, Aarefa does not fear ex-communication. A journalist with Hindustan Times, she is actively highlighting the need for a ban through articles and online media. Meanwhile, her mother isn’t entirely convinced that khatna is barbaric. “Some people say it reduces the chances of cervical cancer, just like male circumcision reduces the chance of cancer among men.” If you tell her that there is no scientific basis to such claims, she responds with, “If no one has conducted a study on it yet, how can you dismiss it?”
aziz 6:20 am on January 30, 2012 Permalink |
i’m rather proud that Bohra dissidents tend to become media darlings
Arwi 3:58 pm on January 30, 2012 Permalink |
Aarefa is a journalist, not a “darling.”
aziz 8:30 pm on January 30, 2012 Permalink |
isnt that my point? I think it’s great she is doing her thing.