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Introduction: Why A Gender/Women's Studies Program At The American University In Cairo?, Cynthia Nelson, Soraya Altorki Jan 1997

Introduction: Why A Gender/Women's Studies Program At The American University In Cairo?, Cynthia Nelson, Soraya Altorki

Faculty Book Chapters

The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.


Assessing Gender/Women's Studies: A Comparative Perspective -- Women's Studies Programs: The Middle East In Context, Nahla Abdo Jan 1997

Assessing Gender/Women's Studies: A Comparative Perspective -- Women's Studies Programs: The Middle East In Context, Nahla Abdo

Faculty Book Chapters

The proceedings of the Arab Regional Women’s Studies Workshop held at the American University in Cairo in May 1997. Among the theoretical and practical issues discussed are: the importance of introducing gender studies in order to achieve social equality in the Arab World, rethinking political and research priorities in order to give more attention to gender issues, and comparing gender programs in some Arab countries.


Victoria Joralemon's Review Of Denise O'Brien And Sharon W. Tiffany's Rethinking Women's Roles: Perspectives From The Pacific, Victoria Joralemon Oct 1986

Victoria Joralemon's Review Of Denise O'Brien And Sharon W. Tiffany's Rethinking Women's Roles: Perspectives From The Pacific, Victoria Joralemon

Pacific Studies

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Two Cheers For Pornography, Steven Sanders Apr 1986

Two Cheers For Pornography, Steven Sanders

Bridgewater Review

The existence of pornography from the earliest times and in virtually every culture attests to a remarkable universality and persistence. Of course, popularity is no proof of legitimacy. How, if at all, can pornography be justified? This question has no easy answer. Indeed, if one may judge from the controversy, consensus is far from being reached on the question of pornography. I shall suggest some things that can be said in favor of pornography, though I am by no means giving my unqualified endorsement - hence, only two cheers for pornography. Naturally, I expect some readers to disagree with me, …