Cartoons in Arab Press Criticize Women's Status

Felix sent this item and comments: Look at the cartoons. Amazing considering where this came from.

On the occasion of International Women's Day, March 8, 2007, the Arab press published numerous cartoons dealing with status of women in the Arab world. Some focused on the women's role as housewives who spend their time cleaning, cooking, and caring for the children, and on the men's role as figures of authority who exploit and oppress them. Other cartoons criticized the hypocrisy of the male-dominated establishment, ridiculing male public figures who give lofty speeches on Women's Day, but in actuality do nothing to promote women's equality. Still others emphasized the contrast between the spirit of International Women's Day - celebrating women's rights and liberation - and the actual status of women, who are still oppressed and deprived of their rights.

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