Vomena June 14, 2019: Struggle for Gender Equality in Tunisia, and Syrian Dramas (Musalsalat)
For hundreds of millions of Muslims around the wo…
Voices of the Middle East and North Africa · VOMENA Team at KPFA
June 16, 201958m 1s
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Show Notes
For hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a month for fasting, praying and family get-togethers. In the Arab World, Ramadan also happens to be the time when people feast on their favorite TV series and soap opera.
This week, we speak with CUNY anthropologist Professor Christa Salamandra about Syrian dramas and how the ongoing war in Syria has impacted the drama scene in the country.
Also, Vomena’s Khalil Bendib speaks with Tunisian journalist and researcher Asma Ghribi about the struggle for gender equality in Tunisia and the recent changes in family law.
*The Netflix show referenced in the interview with Prof. Salamandra "Al Hayba": https://www.netflix.com/title/81003648