The discussion on primal male impulses—fight, feast, and procreate—explores their evolutionary and psychological roots. Modern society grapples with these instincts, often framing them as toxic. While traditional masculinity is criticized for fostering aggression and entitlement, an integrated approach advocates channeling these impulses positively, promoting emotional intelligence alongside assertiveness.
In Women in the Qur’an: An Emancipatory Reading, Lamrabet presents a feminist theology deeply rooted in the original meanings of the Qur’anic verses. Her work is not just a defense of women’s rights but a call to return to the ethical principles of justice and equality that she believes are inherent in the Qur’an.
If I told you that my Syrian husband was abusive, to the average Westerner, their first response would be: “Well, he’s Syrian. That’s how they are. It’s cultural.” But if I made the same confession to the average Middle Eastern person, particularly to a woman, they would immediately start telling me about what rights I have, not just under the prevailing laws of the country that I live in, but also, many of them would more confidently and more emphatically tell me about my rights according to Islam. Which are plentiful, by the way.
Algorithm: The New Form of Patriarchy In the realm of technology, where algorithms reign supreme and code dictates our digital…