Arab Women

"The Arab Spring and the Struggle for Women's Rights" is a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Arab Spring on women's rights in the region. Through a series of 20 chapters, the book explores the historical context of women's rights in the Arab world before the Arab Spring, the causes and context of the uprisings, and the role of women in the revolutions. The book then delves into the challenges and opportunities for women's rights in the post-Arab Spring era, examining issues such as political participation, economic empowerment, access to education and healthcare, and the impact of...

This is a brilliant and revelatory first novel by a woman who is both an Arab and an American, who speaks with both voices and understands both worlds. Through the narratives of four cousins at the brink of maturity, Laila Halaby immerses her listeners in the lives, friendships, and loves of girls struggling with national, ethnic, and sexual identities. Mawal is the stable one, living steeped in the security of Palestinian traditions in the West Bank.

If Arab women were given a voice, what story would they tell? To be a woman is a gift. But that gift does not come without challenges. Historically, women around the globe have fought to be heard. The stories of Arab women in particular have often been veiled in mystery. In Hear Us Speak, Suzy Kanoo lifts the veil. As a CEO, Suzy has enjoyed great success as an Arab businessperson; as a woman, she has witnessed firsthand how Arab legislation and culture has not always kept pace with a world that continues to evolve.

Half-Iraqi, half-American Sirine is a cook at Nadia's Cafe, which draws the neighborhood's Arab students, expatriates, and exiles. All are hungry for "real true Arab food" and connection to their homes. One is Hanif Al Eyad, a new hire in the Near Eastern Studies Department at the university who fled Iraq as a young man. Sirine and Han fall in love over food: a baklava they make together, delicate lamb dishes, hummus glistening with olive oil....

"The Role of Women in Arab History: From Queens to Rebels" is a comprehensive exploration of the historical contributions and achievements of women in Arab societies. This book highlights the often-overlooked role of women in shaping Arab history, from pre-Islamic times to the present day. Through detailed analysis and insightful narratives, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the impact women have had on Arab politics, art, science, education, activism, and more. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich and diverse history of Arab women and their ongoing struggle ...

STEAMY SHEIKH ROMANCE LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN. ANNABELLE WINTERS STYLE. A time travel romance like no other . . . Two months after meeting Sheikh Rahaan, curvy astrologer Hilda Hogarth finds out she's expecting. The only problem is, she and the Sheikh have never made love before . . . OR HAVE THEY?! OMG! This is a full-length, Annabelle Winters Sheikh Romance set in the Curves for Sheikhs world.

ARAB humanist is a story of an Arab woman who rebelled against her family while living in America. She wanted to claim her own independence and womanhood but was crippled by her naivety, poverty, and lack of a good social safety net. The intention of this story is not to demonize the Arab or the American culture. From the viewpoint of the author, the poor, especially women, in all cultures are treated badly - just in different ways.

Durante siglos, viajeros, diplomáticos y políticos (hombres, en definitiva) dibujaron el inmenso territorio que va desde Marruecos a Afganistán como un "Oriente" a la vez exótico y amenazante, plagado de fanatismo y en el que la parte femenina de la sociedad raramente aparecía sino era bajo velos y sumisión. "El mundo árabo-islámico como ellas nos lo contaron" es todo lo contrario: un relato de mujeres periodistas sobre mujeres árabes y musulmanas que estudian, trabajan, luchan.

A young woman spends her days watching the neighbours through their windows. She is a refugee, who has seen the failure of the Arab Spring in her homeland and who has been traumatized into silence by her brutal journey from Syria to Britain. As an outsider, a mute voyeur, she sees everything; she hears everything: the love, the fighting, the families, the secrets, the lies, the sex, the shame. Slowly drawn into the community that surrounds her, she begins to come to terms with all she has lost.