“The niqab represents a bizarre reverence for the disappearance of women. It puts on a pedestal a woman who covers her face, who erases herself, and it considers that erasure the pinnacle of piety.”
Quote by Mona Eltahawy
Work
Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution
This book delves into the complex web of cultural, religious, and societal factors that shape sexual norms in the Middle East. It argues for a sexual revolution as a means to promote individual rights and gender equality in the region. more
Author
Mona Eltahawy
Mona Eltahawy is an Egyptian-American journalist renowned for her coverage of women's rights in the Middle East. Born on August 1, 1967, she grew up in Egypt and Saudi Arabia before moving to the United States. Eltahawy's work spans a range of topics including gender, politics, and social justice, and her writing has appeared in international media outlets such as The New York Times and The Guardian. more
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