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Entries by Shahnaz Taplin-Chinoy from 08/2012

Three Arab Revolutions: Will Democracy Root, Will Women Thrive?

| Posted 08.03.2012 | World
Read More: Women in Libya, Women in Egypt, Women in Tunisia, Women's Rights, Arab Spring, World News

One thing is crystal clear: Women are central to the discourse on how democracy develops in the Middle East and North Africa region post revolution.

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Saudi Women in the Olympics: Breakthrough or Tokenism?

| Posted 08.13.2012 | World
Read More: Women Sports, Muslim Women, Islam and Physical Health, Saudi-Women-Olympics, World News

Saudi women in the London Olympics -- is a giant step forward but complex and punctuated by a dual message.

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Is Islam Compatible With Women's Sports, Fitness and Health?

| Posted 08.22.2012 | Religion
Read More: Muslim Women, Olympics, Islam, Women's Empowerment, Muslim Women and Sports, Scripture Commentary, Religion and Sports, Gender and Religion, Religion News

As the Olympian winners savor their gold, silver and bronze medals and the London party winds down, I think much of the world is still perplexed by the intersection between Islam, women and sports.

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Post Arab Revolutions: TV Challenges Stereotypes, Pushes New Frontiers

| Posted 08.29.2012 | World
Read More: Arab TV Soap Operas, Syrian TV, Arab Revolution, Saudi Tv, Ramadan, World News

Syrian soap operas -- though poisoned by ideology and demonization -- made Syrians proud of their history and heritage.

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