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By: Friday Links — January 23, 2009 » Muslimah Media Watch

Friday Links — January 23, 2009 » Muslimah Media Watch — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 03:50:43 +0000

[...] their father and uncle attempt to marry them to men they don’t want.Saudi Jeans writes an open letter to Amna Fatani, who is attempting to protect heritage sites for Saudi Arabia.Crypto-Muslim shares some thoughts [...]

By: Jewels Become Eggs « Saudi Jeans

Jewels Become Eggs « Saudi Jeans — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:10:28 +0000

[...] Women are no longer jewels? [...]

By: sahnon

sahnon — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:45:15 +0000

Don’t give up Amna we all support you

By: Laurin

Laurin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:00:47 +0000

My name is Laurin Gray, I am a student at the University of Vermont. I am studying anthropoly of the Middle East. I have been studying gender segregation and female roles. How common is it for a woman to step out of the traditional roles? Are all women still living in with gender segregation, out of jobs, public sight, etc. or is it not very common in Saudi Arabia anymore? It is inspiring to see such belief and determination from someone that was raised to do as told. Amna’s family supported her, how much harassment did they go through? Are people close to her family following their lead?

By: slick_silver

slick_silver — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:50:51 +0000

“We are young and we are not amused. We are eager and determined. We will not be silenced and we will not be intimidated. We shall speak up and we shall overcome. Open your minds and hearts. Listen to our fresh voices.”

–very well said Ahmed. it made goosebumps all over my body. hehe

By: riverScrap

riverScrap — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:12:54 +0000

@prof smith

Hope I didn’t come across as being rude – I actually admire your approach to teaching this subject. Like you, I’ve found that Ahmed’s blog gives a great insight into life in the Middle East (I’m from London).

By: Raf Fatani

Raf Fatani — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:57:21 +0000

Dear Liz,

Just a note: the people writing here have good IT literacy (the use of the internet as a medium for knowledge based sites) and a good enough command of English, (so not to bother with Arabic sites)… something mainstream Saudi (middle easterners) lack. You will get a range of views here, but it does not represent mainstream by far… However, I do applaud your method.. This is a great way for your students to get stuck in!

By: prof smith

prof smith — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:31:21 +0000

hi ahmed, riverscrap, etc.,
yes, there are some members of a class reading your blog in the u.s., and no, they didnt all find it using google. im the prof and i provided a list of suggested blogs students could read, so I found it using google. the point is i wanted these american students to read what (some) people in the middle east are actually thinking and talking and writing instead of just reading all the boring academic books i assign. that’s the deal in case you’re wondering. i find your blog is a favorite with the students.
thanks.
elizabeth smith
assistant professor of anthropology
university of vermont

By: riverScrap

riverScrap — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:05:13 +0000

Looks like you have some homework, Ahmed.

Anyone else get the feeling that all these students are from the same class? Methinks they were told to key a certain phrase in Google, and your post came first xD

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:02:05 +0000

Hi Ahmed,
For the third time you have read, I too am a US student studying gender in the Middle East and am very impressed by your blog!

This post is amazing…I find it very refreshing to see a man, any man really, standing up for womens rights. There are far too few in this world doing this.

Throughout the blog it seems that you have very strong opinions, which I find great. My question is, do you find this blog to be a save haven for you–or is it a place to get your word out globally? Maybe both ideas of mine are totally wrong but I’m curious to find out.

I know a lot of people in the US have a certain stereotype of Middle Eastern people, due to the media. Do people in Saudi Arabia have a stereotype about Americans? This is an off topic question I know, but I would love to know and hear back from you.

Hope your exams went well, and thanks!
-Alexandra