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An online publication of the AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies at George Mason University

Malala

‘Disempowering’ Empowerment of Muslim Women: The Western Discourses of Muslim Womanhood, Muslim Families, and Islam

By Ayesha Khurshid  //  July 26, 2017July 26, 2017

At just 17 years old, Malala Yousafzai has inspired people around the world with her passion and determination to make sure girls everywhere can get an education…..We were awe-struck by her courage and filled with…

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