First Short Essay

First Essay Requirements

On page 66 of "The Transitional Age," Leila Ahmed says, "The unmistakable presence of an ethical egalitarianism explains why Muslim women frequently insist, often inexplicably to non-Muslims, that Islam is not sexist."  What are some of the reasons she advances to prove this point?

Your response should be no longer than two pages, typed, and double-spaced.

Citation: Afsaruddin, A. (2007, February 12). First Short Essay. Retrieved November 23, 2009, from Notre Dame OpenCourseWare Web site: http://ocw.nd.edu/arabic-and-middle-east-studies/women-in-islamic-societies/assignments-and-review/first-short-essay.
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