No More Stolen Sisters: A Legacy of Colonial Violence and the Fight for Justice
No More Stolen Sisters The crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S) in North America…
Politics and the English Language: Modern Orwellian Doublespeak
The content discusses the concept of “Orwellian” language, particularly “doublespeak,” which manipulates truth and obscures reality in politics. Notable figures like George Orwell, Socrates, and Ursula K. Le Guin emphasize the ethical responsibility of language. The essay provides contemporary examples of euphemisms to expose linguistic manipulation in modern discourse.
The Shocking Truth About Women in the Quran
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.
Who’s Fault is it Anyway? Rethinking Domestic Abuse and Cultural Norms
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.
Beyond ‘Mixed Race’: How Language Will Dismantle Racism
The journey towards a more inclusive and equitable society begins with the language we use. Abandoning the term “mixed race” in favour of “multi-ethnic” or “cross-cultural” is a crucial step in dismantling the dangerous framework of racism. By recognizing that there is only one race—the human race—we can celebrate the diversity of ethnicities and cultures that enrich our shared human experience. This linguistic shift challenges the very foundations of racism, helping to build a world where unity and diversity coexist harmoniously.
The Dance of Seven Veils: Empowering Women Against Islamophobia and Global Persecution
Do you love this picture? If so, see it on Etsy here. Empowering Women Against Islamophobia In a world marked by…