Sadiqua Hamdan

Palestinian Women: Rising Above Limitations, Expectations & Conditions Sadiqua Hamdan

Palestinian Women transports us to sacred thoughts, raw feelings and never before-heard stories of fifty-five Palestinian women ages 18-90 living in eighteen West Bank villages. Born into various socio-economic backgrounds and religious beliefs (including Muslim, Christian, Agnostic & Atheism), these women openly address sensitive questions such as: ? What is a Palestinian woman?s role in society and household? ? Is it important for a Palestinian woman to have a man in her life? ? How does education, marriage and religion factor into a Palestinian woman?s life? ? How has today?s Palestinian woman?s lifestyle changed compared to her mother or grandmother?s time? ? How important is it for a Palestinian woman to have her own identity? By presenting with discussion, research and storytelling, the author provides a platform for Palestinian women to share their histories and current views on life. The book also supports to dispel common cultural stereotypes and myths, including religious oppression and domestic violence. The author hopes to empower women all over the world to take inventory of their lives and find ways in which to create more harmony and balance within themselves and others, within their societies and all over the world.