Review
'The leading spokeswoman on the status of women in the Arab World' - "Guardian"
'A clear insight into the life and works of Nawal El Saadawi... well worth reading' - Haleh Afshar
'Throughout her writing she sheds new light on the power of women in resistance - against poverty, racism, fundamentalism and inequality of all kinds' - "The Middle East "
Product Description
A collection of the non-fiction writing of Nawal el Saadawi, since the publication of her book "The Hidden Face of Eve". She explores a host of topics which include: women's oppression at the hands of recent interpretations of Islam; the role of women in African literature; sexual politics of development initiatives; tourism in a "post-colonial" age; the nature of cultural identity; the subversive potential of creativity; the fight against female genital mutilation; and problems facing the internationalization of the women's movement. Throughout her writing, she aims to shed light on the power of women in resistance - against poverty, racism, fundamentalism, and inequality of all kinds.