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Do traditional customs of Islam contradict western feminism? Explore this and more using a video summary of Saba Mahmood's Politics of Piety, part of an extensive playlist about the world's greatest ideas. It addresses a common misconception western feminists have about Muslim women and breaks down key elements of gender equality and feminism through images and accessible language.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research why women in the Arab world choose to cover their faces and what, if any consequences, exist for women who do not
- Role play a scenario similar to the scenario presented in the video to improve understanding
Classroom Considerations
- Requires an understanding of basic female customs in the Arab world
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses analogies to help illustrate Mahmood's main argument
- Makes connections among differing points of view
Cons
- Pop-up bars distract from the content in the video
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