A Gender Jihad for Islam’s Future

Islamic feminists struggle to reclaim ancient rights denied by current ultraconservative schools of law
Asra Q. Nomani
November 7, 2005

Fashion Magazines Rush to Mold China's Sense of Style

Chinese consumers are getting more money. Western magazines hope they will spend it on high-end fashion
Howard W. French
October 4, 2005

A Place Where Women Rule

All-female village in Kenya is a sign of burgeoning feminism across Africa
Emily Wax
July 9, 2005

In the Gulf, Women Are Not Women’s Best Friends

Granting the right to vote is only the first step in transforming the role of women in the Gulf
N. Janardhan
June 20, 2005

A Muslim Woman, a Story of Sex

North African author addresses "the last battle for democracy": female sexuality in the Muslim world
Alan Riding
June 22, 2005