Description
Married at thirteen against her wishes, Shaarawi grew up to be an early leader of Egypt's feminist movement.
Author: Huda Shaarawi
Publisher: Feminist Press
Published: 01/01/1993
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.00w x 0.48d
ISBN13: 9780935312706
ISBN10: 0935312706
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Women
- Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | Middle Eastern Studies
Author: Huda Shaarawi
Publisher: Feminist Press
Published: 01/01/1993
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.00w x 0.48d
ISBN13: 9780935312706
ISBN10: 0935312706
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Women
- Biography & Autobiography | Social Activists
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | Middle Eastern Studies
About the Author
Huda Shaarawi (1879-1947) was among the last generation of Egyptian women to live in the segregated world of the harem. Her feminist activism grew out of her involvement in Egypt's nationalist struggle, and led to her founding of the Egyptian Feminist Union in 1923.