Gay Marriage and Western Muslims
Gay Marriage and Western Muslims Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller.com) 28 June 2015 Human sexuality has always been a deeply controversial social issue in all societies. So is religion. Put them together and you have a powerful emotional brew. The US Supreme Court ruling this week legalizing gay marriage poses a new challenge to Islamic communities […]
Burkas, Burkinis, Veils and Women’s Rights
August 25, 2016 by Graham E. Fuller • Blog • Tags: Burka, Burkini, Graham Fuller, Hijab, Muslim women, muslims in west •
Burkas, Burkinis, Veils and Women’s Rights Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller.com) 25 August 2016 Symbolism matters. Especially when it comes to other people’s cultures. Most recently we see the old/new issue about Muslim women’s dress, especially now grabbing headlines in France where “Islamic beachwear” or the “burkini” (burka-bikini), has been banned in several Riviera beach towns. […]
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