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Lila Abu-Lughod describes the work of contemporary scholars on women and gender studies in the Middle East as that of “storytelling”. She explains that these scholars are narrating stories...
Among the most pressing issues of the 21st century, “othering” and “belonging” have become common themes. These are part of the broader issues of nations and nationalism, and homogeneous...![Qatar's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2019 AFC Asian Cup final match between Japan and Qatar in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 01 February 2019. [STRINGER - Anadolu Agency]](https://i1.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20190201_2_34710206_41259408-e1549273969444.jpg?resize=500%2C333&quality=75&strip=all&ssl=1)
The Asian Cup 2019 occupied centre stage in the Gulf over the past few weeks. The football matches between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and Qatar and the UAE in...![A painting called 'Stop killing my dreams' [Zarqa Parvez]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Stop-killing-my-dreamsstopkillingmydreams.jpg?resize=500%2C333&quality=75&strip=all&ssl=1)
“Feminism” was perhaps one of the most commonly used terms in 2018. In the past two years, global awareness on women’s issues has grown as a result of the...