Category: DW Originals
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Yayoi Kusama: Exploring the Life and Art of the Polka Dot Princess
Known affectionately as the “princess of Polka Dots,” Kusama’s journey from her childhood beginnings to her international acclaim is a testament to her resilience and creativity.
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The Feminist Discourse of Egyptian Artist Ghada Amer
Amer condemns oppressive legislation aimed at controlling women’s views of their bodies while also rejecting the first-wave feminist doctrine that denies the body to avoid victimization.
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Dr. Hayat Sindi’s Journey to Shaping STEM Education for Women Globally
Hayat Sindi, a National Geographic Explorer and advocate for STEM education and innovation in developing countries. Discover her journey from Saudi Arabia to global recognition and her efforts to empower young women in science.
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Marriage and Children Are Not For Me
These women have realised that as much as women are conditioned to aspire to marriage and childbirth, it does not benefit women.
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Iranian-American businesswoman and CEO of XPRIZE, Anousheh Ansari
From her humble beginnings in Iran to becoming a space pioneer and successful entrepreneur in the United States, Ansari’s story inspires us to reach for the stars—both literally and figuratively.
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Examining Women’s Rights In The Quran II
This three part essay article aims to promote the earnest pursuit of knowledge within Islam and address prevalent misconceptions about Islam’s treatment of women, their rights, and the implementation of these rights.
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“Like A Lollipop”: How Purity Culture Affects Sexual Health
In Northern Nigeria, with a seemingly Muslim Majority population, where Islamic values of modesty (haya) this same conservatism exists possibly even more than what obtains in southern Nigeria.
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Examining Women’s Rights in The Quran
Explore the complexities surrounding women’s rights in Islamic states. Delve into the Quran and Hadith to address misconceptions and shed light on the principles guiding Islam’s treatment of women.