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Originally Posted by peter12
I think as a whole, you see the Muslim oppression of women more and it's being hidden under the veil (literally) of a post-modern form of multi-culturalism. All beliefs are seen as equal. Meanwhile, we are ignoring the often silent suffering individuals who are being oppressed by these religious hierarchies.
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I disagree that it is being hidden. I think the media does a good job of making sure everyone is aware of the shortfalls of Islam. I think it is great to shine a light on these problems. That is how changes will be made.
It seems as though some believe Islam will never change. Change is inevitable, and in our global community, where the oppressed (whether women, children or minorities learn that they don't have to accept how things have been, I believe change will happen more quickly than ever before.
I wish it could happen today or tomorrow, but it will take at least a generation. Nonetheless I believe things will improve for Muslim women because Muslims will demand it.