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“Not every woman is my ally or my sister simply by virtue of being a woman. We are sisters and comrades when we share a fight against patriarchy. Patriarchy throws all its efforts at disempowering us. I do not consider as a sister or a comrade anyone who aids in that disempowerment.”

Quote by Mona Eltahawy

Book:The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls

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The Seven Necessary Sins for Women and Girls

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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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