Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution by Mona Eltahawy

Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution

Mona Eltahawy

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

nonfiction feminism politics religion challenging informative reflective medium-paced

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The journalist Mona Eltahawy is no stranger to controversy. Through her articles and actions she has fought for the autonomy, security, and dignity of Muslim women, drawing vocal supporters and detractors. Now, in her first book, Headscarves and H...

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informative 100%
challenging 80%
reflective 38%
sad 38%
inspiring 33%
emotional 28%
dark 23%
hopeful 23%
tense 4%

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slow 15%

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