Fundamentalism is a militant reaction to modernism; that is, to changes that have come about as a result of the development of science and technology, secularization of social relations, and movement from collective to individual forms of identity and moral valuation. Fundamentalists are found in all societies and religions. Their approach to religion is basically…
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Rethinking Women's Human Rights in the Middle East
I am privileged to speak here today, not only because it is an honor to be on the same forum with such distinguished colleagues, but also because of the issue that is the subject of the discussion. This, as I understand, is the first time that women’s human rights have been the subject of plenary…