Summary Throughout the Islamic world, growing numbers of women are demanding education and equal opportunities-a stance that sometimes places them in conflict with their societies. In this episode, we look at the experiences of Muslim women in Turkey, where the traditional headscarf has become a symbol of the country's struggle between the forces of secularism and religion. In Israel, activists are fighting to stop honor killings in the country's Muslim communities. And in Toronto, a developer has created an entire Muslim suburb in an effort to merge traditional Islam with contemporary Canadian society. Part of the series Twist of Faith. (22 minutes)
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Martin Himel
Genres : Documentary News
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : Full Series (13 x 30min)
Language : English
Production companies : Vision TV
Summary Throughout the Islamic world, growing numbers of women are demanding education and equal opportunities-a stance that sometimes places them in conflict with their societies. In this episode, we look at the experiences of Muslim women in Turkey, where the traditional headscarf has become a symbol of the country's struggle between the forces of secularism and religion. In Israel, activists are fighting to stop honor killings in the country's Muslim communities. And in Toronto, a developer has created an entire Muslim suburb in an effort to merge traditional Islam with contemporary Canadian society. Part of the series Twist of Faith. (22 minutes)
Genres : Documentary News
Countries of origin : Canada
Official sites : Full Series (13 x 30min)
Language : English
Production companies : Vision TV