Bennis, this is great and hopefully those who read it will learn something new about Islam. I can certainly vouch for the explanation of point number 4 about Muslim women. My parents who I think are wonderful examples of muslims have made no distinction between their sons and daughters. We were offered the same education, activities, universities and opportunities as each other. We have the freedom to choose how we live our life. It is definitely a cultural issue when women are oppressed. We encourage all women in our family to make a difference in the world and we specifically focus on women's cultural issues in Qatar and some developing countries through our charitable work there. If you look at UNICEF's last state of the Worlds Children report there is a direct link between gender equality and the ability for children in developing countries to rise out of poverty. This is most certainly a cultural issue...nothing to do with Islam.
Bennis, this is great and hopefully those who read it will learn something new about Islam. I can certainly vouch for the explanation of point number 4 about Muslim women. My parents who I think are wonderful examples of muslims have made no distinction between their sons and daughters. We were offered the same education, activities, universities and opportunities as each other. We have the freedom to choose how we live our life. It is definitely a cultural issue when women are oppressed. We encourage all women in our family to make a difference in the world and we specifically focus on women's cultural issues in Qatar and some developing countries through our charitable work there. If you look at UNICEF's last state of the Worlds Children report there is a direct link between gender equality and the ability for children in developing countries to rise out of poverty. This is most certainly a cultural issue...nothing to do with Islam.