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Sexual harassment, Islam and the politicisation of women’s bodies

Sexual harassment in Cologne and elsewhere is not about Islam. It is about the patriarchy and the politicisation of women’s bodies.

The shock elicited by Palestinian women taking up arms is due to local sexism and orientalist stereotyping, not historical or social reality.

Despite the racism contained in Tintin and other classic children’s tales, I believe that children should be exposed to them.

Living with disability is always a challenge but if you’re a Palestinian living under Israeli occupation you are doubly handicapped.

Some regard possession of a vagina as crucial for membership in the feminist movement. But can’t a man be a feminist too?

Sexual harassment in Egypt is leading to calls for gender segregation. But is hiding women really the solution?

Linda De Win is clever, competitive and middle-aged – would Belgians respect her TV victories if only she were male too?

The case of Caster Semenya is not about racism, rather it has highlighted the need to end gender apartheid in sport.

Society is becoming more equal but our surnames – borrowed from fathers and husbands – lag behind. Is there a fairer system?

Some regard possession of a vagina as crucial for membership in the feminist movement. But can a man be a feminist too?