Shelina Zahra Janmohamed Archive
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Oct 29, 2011
Societies that believe in marriage have to come up with better reasons to persuade women to marry. If they don't, the fallout could be significant. Read Article Modern women want more from marriage
Nov 05, 2011
We imagine families with two parents, and bouncing children, immersed in a utopia where death follows old age. It's frightening when reality is not so Disneyesque. Read Article In the face of loss, a hope for their hearts to be healed
Nov 12, 2011
Even though wealth continues to be distributed unequally, knowledge and awareness are more accessible. Read Article Twain's parable hasn't lost its power
Nov 19, 2011
Call me crazy, but marriage should not be a publicity stunt, nor a tick-box on a life experience checklist. Read Article Marriage is not a tick on a checklist of our lives
Nov 26, 2011
The fact that the leading ladies of Turkey and Qatar are wearing eye-popping heels tells us something important not about fashion, but about a new world order. Read Article Heels now more than the height of fashion
Dec 03, 2011
Life begins at 40. Qatar, Bahrain, Bangladesh and of course the United Arab Emirates will be reflecting on this four decades on from their independence in 1971. Read Article Life begins at 40 for the UAE
Dec 17, 2011
Imagine a television series that would encompass the face of Islam that right-wing groups say is hidden by All American Muslim... Read Article Now this is 'reality' TV I'd like to see
Dec 22, 2011
Incredible ordinary women through simple but profound actions have taken a stand for women's rights this year. Read Article The march continues – in high heels, too
Dec 31, 2011
Therein lies the crux of my challenge: getting the best deals is a straightforward if tedious task. My bigger challenge is deciding what kind of life I'd like to live. Read Article My task for 2012: decide who I am
Jan 07, 2012
Women are constantly preached to about social responsibilities even though we are not the ones responsible for most domestic abuse, violence, crime, rape or "corruption". It's time for our menfolk to preach to themselves about social responsibility. Read Article Men must decide how weak they are
