Defining Egyptian democracy: “Not like America and not like Iran”
Provincial Egyptians believe that moderate Islamists can construct an Egyptian model of democracy that respects their traditions and identity.
Read MoreProvincial Egyptians believe that moderate Islamists can construct an Egyptian model of democracy that respects their traditions and identity.
Read MoreThe Egyptian revolution awoke hopes of a new era of gender equality and of greater sexual liberty. But how likely is Egypt to have its own summer of love?
Read MoreAdvocates of banning the face veil want to take away the only choice some women have – the choice to conform.
Read MoreThe life sentence imposed on Marwa al-Sherbini’s killer shows that European Islamophobia exists but is not institutionalised.
Read MoreEgyptian Culture Minister Farouk Hosny’s bid to be the chief of the UN’s cultural wing has aroused suspicion among liberals and conservatives alike.
Read MoreIn Egypt, Hijabless women are becoming a shrinking and marginalised minority who have to keep their bare heads down.
Read MoreThe French government has proposed a law that will ban Muslim girls from wearing headscarves in school. Such a ban will not help the cause of multicultural tolerance in the EU.
Read MoreSome prominent politicians are calling for the hijab to be banned in schools. Rather than guaranteeing the separation of church and state, such a ban is more likely to alienate the Muslim community and harm multiculturalism.
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