The sociologist Chahla Chafiq questions Islamism from the point of view of the relationship between religion, politics, sex and gender. As soon as a woman gets veiled, she says, this gesture trivializes a sexual sign and symbolizes a femininity subjected to the gaze of man. The condition of women questions the social and political system radically, she argues.
Sign-up for our monthly newsletter and stay updated on the latest content published on our network: news, events, documents, best practices… Don’t miss this opportunity!
This platform is part of the Axis 1 "Strengthening the capacities of equality actors" of the Priority Solidarity Fund "Women for the future in the Mediterranean" funded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and led by the European Institute of the Mediterranean, in the framework of the project “Developing Women's Empowerment” labelled by the Union for the Mediterranean.
Founding Members
Comments
To write a comment, please, register and exhange with members of the Network
Register with the Foundation