Opinion
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Sex, Lies and Scholarship
A journalist who interviewed Moroccan women and scholars of sexuality found a widening gap between private sexual practices and public…
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Being Barred From Studying Photojournalism Because of My Gender Didn’t Stop Me
A Palestinian student was barred from studying photojournalism due to her gender. Still, she did not stop to pursue her…
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Some Gains, Many Sacrifices: Women’s Rights in Tunisia
Since the country’s independence, the position of women has been a point of both pride and controversy.
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In Yemeni Camp, a Principal Struggles to Keep Girls in School
A head teacher in Yemen’s biggest camp for internally displaced people is struggling to keep the doors open – and…
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You Can Combine Motherhood and Study
A Ph.D. candidate and mother of two young children says reaching her academic goal has been difficult but it can…
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Can MOOCs Be Women’s Entryway into STEM?
MOOCS could be a second (or first) chance for many women to enter STEM careers. But can the courses be…
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The Miscarriage Penalty
The culture of silence surrounding miscarriage adds a further strain to the ability of female faculty members to succeed in…
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Sexual Harassment at the American University in Cairo
After being personally sexually harassed inside the campus, the writer calls the American University in Cairo to adopt more stringent…
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Save Jordan from a Curriculum That Promotes Division and Ignorance
In an open appeal to the Jordanian King, the writer explains the importance of reviewing the curriculum in the Kingdom,…
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