We encourage readers to turn to multiple and diverse news sources for accurate information and balanced commentary. The goal of these roundups is simple: to offer a sample of news from around the world related to the intersection of “east” and “west” and the status of women. If you have articles or other items you’d like to suggest, e-mail Todd at todd@findingbibi.com.
Horror of Nigeria clashes uncovered, Al Jazeera English
Afghanistan parliamentary election postponed, BBC
Photogs protest UK terror law, CNN
Why am I not German?, IslamInEurope.blogspot.com
From Bikinis to Burkas: How to Write Another Cliched Tell-All Expose, Muslimah Media Watch
Women Behaving Badly in Mosques, AltMuslimah
Feminist Elitism: Trading one hierarchy for another, JessicaValenti.com
Judging an Emcee by Her Cover, Muslimah Media Watch
Wajeha Al-Huwaider, a Feminist in Saudi Arabia, TheFBomb.org
She works. They’re happy., New York Times
Muslims, Copts hold joint cultural events in Milan IslamInEurope.blogspot.com
Hijab tutorial by a 4 year old, HijabiQueen.blogspot.com
The best and worst hijab looks of 2009, StylishMuslimah.blogspot.com
The Onion: Law requires women to name baby, paint nursery before obtaining abortion, Feministing.com
Lebanese designers lace up for Paris catwalks, Al Arabiya
“It was like an entire generation of women artists was missing”, Jezebel
Chris Morris’s terrorist comedy premieres at Sundance, BBC
Documentary on first Iranian female Olympian to premiere at Sundance, National Iranian American Council blog
Kids in high heels stir parent, doctor debate, HuffingtonPost
Muslim stereotypes in Hollywood: Are they really fading?, elan the mag
Mosques to participate in Dutch anti-radicalization program, IslamInEurope.blogspot.com
Sexiness is for everyone (even Muslims), AltMuslimah
Islamic organization urges Muslims to help Haiti, Al Arabiya
This is not an exhaustive list nor one filtered to reflect a particular point of view. Therefore, neither the views expressed in articles nor those neglected by this list should be seen as reflecting Finding Bibi’s views.
