Posted by: pinkpangea on: August 6, 2009
At the Egyptian women-only beaches, Yachmak and La Femme, veiled Muslim women feel comfortable tanning in bikinis and competing in belly-dancing contests. With a high entrance fee by Egyptian standards, upper- class women are the greatest frequenters. “Burqa to Bikini at Egypt’s Women-Only Beach“: Brisbane Times, August 21, 2008.
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 15, 2009
The Society for Defending Women’s Rights blames Saudi Arabia’s religious police for the “honor killing” of two sisters. Daily occurrences in Saudi Arabia, the “honor killings” are staged to look like suicides or accidents. The Saudi religious police also enforce the Islamic dress code, prayer attendance, and the prohibition of alcohol.
“Saudi Religious Police Blamed [...]
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 4, 2009
French President Sarkozy discourages women from wearing burqas in France. He sees religiously-dictated overly-modest clothing as injustices to women’s dignity.
“Women Wearing Too Much Has New Meaning in France“: Bloomberg.com, June 24, 2009.
