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Shadya: Muslim Feminism

Clip: Season 8 | 9m 3s

This educational module from the Women's Empowerment Curriculum explores the ways in which Muslim girls and women have made strides in asserting their rights. Muslim women face many of the same struggles and challenges as women all over the world. In addition, there are specific issues these women face as Muslims within their families, communities and religion.

Aired: 03/14/13

Rating: NR

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