“Cover-up Campaign Hits Gulf Streets”
This article describes how activists in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are encouraging expatriates to dress modestly and respect local culture.
Tag: extremism
“Haera Unveiled”
“Haera Unveiled” is a video that shows the life of a young Lebanese woman who has decided to unveil. She is also uses theater and art as a form of activism, which she began during the Arab uprisings.
“Lifting the Veil: Women Explain Their Choice”
“American Muslim women discuss their choice to unveil; many now wear the headscarf only for prayers.”
“Modest Rise in Concern About Islamic Extremism”
A 2009 report by Pew Research, “Modest Rise in Concern about Islamic Extremism,” found that “more than half (52 percent) of Americans say they are very concerned about the possible rise of Islamic extremism in the United States. That is up from 46 percent in April 2007. The percentage that says they are somewhat worried dropped […]
“Muslim Americans: No Signs of Growth in Alienation or Support for Extremism”
The Pew Research Center released a wide-ranging survey of Muslim Americans that shows “no indication of increased alienation and anger among Muslim Americans” and “no evidence of rising support for Islamic extremism among Muslim Americans.” In fact, the report, released Aug. 30, 2011, shows Muslims in the United States continue to reject extremism by much larger margins […]
“Violence and Religious Dissent in Nigeria Affects Journalists”
Multimedia slideshow. 2 minutes 13 seconds.