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Both Right and Left Handed

Both Right and Left Handed Arab Women Talk About Their Lives

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Publisher's Synopsis

Syrian feminist activist Bouthaina Shaaban revisits Both Right and Left Handed, her widely admired book based on interviews with Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian, and Algerian women (IUP, 1991). Arab women from varied social and economic backgrounds express a wide range of opinions on the traditions and institutions that shape their lives. Themes include the impact of war and the emancipating role of women as freedom fighters, the misinterpretation of Islamic laws and social values that underlies male-dominated institutions in Arab countries, the sacrifices of Arab women to keep the family unit together, and such previously taboo issues as lesbian relationships and premarital sex. In her new introduction, Shaaban recounts the significant progress that Arab women have made in pursuing opportunities for education and professional and political advancement during the last 20 years. Equally passionate is Shaaban's personal account of her journey from childhood in an obscure Syrian village to representing her country as a top-ranking political figure while continuing to fight for female equality.

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Indiana University Press

Book information

ISBN: 9780253220912
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Pub date:
Edition: New Edition
DEWEY: 305.486971
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 242
Weight: 318g
Height: 209mm
Width: 139mm
Spine width: 17mm