2008/01/05

The Oppression of Women Under Islam

I am a firm believer that the liberation of women is the first and most vital step towards the elimination of poverty around the world. I am not alone, but apparently There must be violence against women. If that article doesn't make you angry or sad then maybe this will. Recently Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Theo Van Gogh made a short film about the oppression of women under Islam. In case you haven't heard of her, Ayaan is quite possibly the most hunted woman on the planet. She was brought up Muslim and has become one of the most outspoken critics of it since she declared herself free and asked the Netherlands for protection. Shortly after the film was made, Theo Van Gogh was murdered with his throat slit and a 5-page note knifed into his chest. The note was addressed to Ayaan.

These are issues that affect the whole world and I think it's about time people started paying attention. "...tolerance of intolerance is cowardice."

4 comments:

ThePeat said...

I'm dismayed that the author of the article does not stop short of suggesting that violence is a part of every household.

Joe said...

It's sickening to think that even in the US (where all MEN are created equal) women didn't have the right to vote until relatively recently.

Truly sickening...

ThePeat said...

I think the video would be more effective if it were simply spoken-word. I'm not sure if casting muslims as "those [exotic] people" is constructive.

ThePeat said...

Thanks for the book, btw. I'll be sure and give you a full report.