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Here is my lecture on why Islam prescribes the ‘hijab’ for Muslim women. In this lecture, I discussed how society perceives women in the West, and how this has impacted women’s perception of themselves. I also discussed how the solutions that Islam posits by way of ‘hijab’, and other facets of its social system, are … Continue reading
“Sexual harassment” in streets, transportation and places of work seems to be endemic to many societies, including London – 43% of female Londoners say they have been sexually harassed in London’s public spaces (YouGov). The legal recognition of sexual harassment in the work place in the 1970’s was considered to be a success of feminism, … Continue reading
Following the hotly discussed MDI debate, ‘Do Women Need Feminism?’, with Natalie Bennett (UK Green Party Leader), the official MDI Transcript of my opening presentation is now, by popular demand, available for download. Click the image below to access the pdf transcript in English. For a translation of the transcript in German, click here. The … Continue reading
Salaam/greetings all! Here is the full video and short trailer of my debate with Natalie Bennett (Leader of the Green Party), ‘Do Women Need Feminism?’, which took place on 28 February 2013 at Friends House, London. 14 minute trailer of my opening presentation: Full Video:
This 14 minute trailer is my opening presentation from the debate with Natalie Bennett (Green Party Leader), ‘Do Women Need Feminism?’, which was held on 28 February 2013. The video of the full debate will be released Thursday 21 March 2013. YOUTUBE: VIMEO:
The Muslim Debate Initiative (MDI) event in London, ‘Do Women Need Feminism’, with Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett and myself, was great fun. Thank you to all the attendees (and supporters from afar). Natalie Bennett argued that men and women should have the full ability to develop their full potential, regardless of gender, and mentioned … Continue reading
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