As’ad AbuKhalil writes:
A piece of vulgar colonial feminism in Counterpunch
“Regardless of the motivation, as a sex therapist, it seems to me that Arab women could use a little “affirmative action,” when it comes to showing the world that they can be powerful, sexual beauties. Blondes already know how to have fun (or so the theory goes). Muslim girls also ought to see hot, sexy, well-educated, responsible role models to whom they can relate succeeding in life—even promoting western values—beyond the burqa.” I mean, this piece of…article belongs to a previous century, or two, at least. Shame on Counterpunch for printing. (thanks Saja)