The polarised debate over Arab women overlooks the fact that men can be victims of the patriarchy too and their identity is a cultural battlefield.
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The subtext of the bestselling novel, The Imperfectionists, are elusive... Is it a perfect take on the imperfections of the media and modern society?
Half a century after the inundation, Nubians may finally gain recognition and redress for the loss of their homeland.
Some regard possession of a vagina as crucial for membership in the feminist movement. But can't a man be a feminist too?
Arab men who do not fit the traditional ideal of manhood are often regarded as inferior, and this stereotype holds back the emancipation of women.
The reopening of a landmark East Jerusalem cinema could provide local Palestinians with a much-needed dose of 'reel' freedom.
Israelis and Palestinians travelling together without their political baggage can help pave the way to the mutual respect eventual peace requires.
Although alcohol is 'haraam', Muslim societies have rarely managed to stay on the wagon, and vital parts of their culture have developed under the influence.
