Comments on: Remembering 7/7 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/ In defense of the sanctimonious women's studies set. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:12:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Rommate of a Friend http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53328 Rommate of a Friend Sat, 08 Jul 2006 15:44:25 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53328 Good point Erika. But unfortunately, the gap in attitudes exists on more than just the issue of women's equality. We are talking about a part of the world where some newspapers very matter of factly print the idea that Jews drink childrens' blood. I realize not all, or necessarily even most, Muslims think this. But many, if not most, have other, maybe somewhat toned down, theories. Good point Erika. But unfortunately, the gap in attitudes exists on more than just the issue of women’s equality. We are talking about a part of the world where some newspapers very matter of factly print the idea that Jews drink childrens’ blood. I realize not all, or necessarily even most, Muslims think this. But many, if not most, have other, maybe somewhat toned down, theories.

]]> By: Erika http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53313 Erika Sat, 08 Jul 2006 08:22:07 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53313 <blockquote>Overwhelming majorities in every country would support freedom of speech, religion and assembly if drafting a constitution. Majorities in virtually every country also felt women should have the same legal rights as men.</blockquote> This actually really depresses me. Only a <strong>majority</strong> in <strong>most</strong> of those countries support legal rights for women. That basically means that most women, and some men, support official legal rights for women. I think I'd rather not know the percentage of people in those countries who believe that women are, or should be, equal. Studies have shown that Western and Non-Western cultures share similar ideas about freedom and democracy, but there's still a <strong>huge</strong> gap in attitudes towards women's equality.

Overwhelming majorities in every country would support freedom of speech, religion and assembly if drafting a constitution. Majorities in virtually every country also felt women should have the same legal rights as men.

This actually really depresses me. Only a majority in most of those countries support legal rights for women. That basically means that most women, and some men, support official legal rights for women. I think I’d rather not know the percentage of people in those countries who believe that women are, or should be, equal. Studies have shown that Western and Non-Western cultures share similar ideas about freedom and democracy, but there’s still a huge gap in attitudes towards women’s equality.

]]> By: Natalia http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53261 Natalia Sat, 08 Jul 2006 01:02:58 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53261 Leo, I completely agree. And most progressive Muslims would agree as well. But they are routinely threatened and silenced. You should check out: http://www.progressiveislam.org I contribute there. Leo, I completely agree. And most progressive Muslims would agree as well. But they are routinely threatened and silenced.

You should check out:
http://www.progressiveislam.org

I contribute there.

]]> By: Leo http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53235 Leo Fri, 07 Jul 2006 21:17:02 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53235 "Their most frequent replies were “demonstrate more understanding and respect for Islam" Um, sure. But I wonder how much of the problems Muslims blame on thier lack of understanding about Christianity, Judaism, and all other infidel religions. Last time I checked, Jews weren't allowed into Saudi Arabia. Period. And non-Muslims couldn't enter Medina or Mecca. This, while the West accepts more and more immigrants from Muslim countries. Might need some more "understanding" on both sides. “Their most frequent replies were “demonstrate more understanding and respect for Islam”

Um, sure. But I wonder how much of the problems Muslims blame on thier lack of understanding about Christianity, Judaism, and all other infidel religions. Last time I checked, Jews weren’t allowed into Saudi Arabia. Period. And non-Muslims couldn’t enter Medina or Mecca. This, while the West accepts more and more immigrants from Muslim countries. Might need some more “understanding” on both sides.

]]> By: Natalia http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53132 Natalia Fri, 07 Jul 2006 17:02:44 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2006/07/07/77/#comment-53132 A pink coffin is a great "FUCK YOU" to drab, joyless fundamentalism. A pink coffin is a great “FUCK YOU” to drab, joyless fundamentalism.

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