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المرأة والجنس

المرأة والجنس

PhilosophyPsychology
Pages
202
Published
1969
Language
Arabic

Synopsis

Dr. Nawal El Saadawi examines the deep-seated fears women develop about their bodies and sexuality from childhood onward. This book explores how societal conditioning and patriarchal structures create a harmful link between men and potential harm for women. It offers anatomical and sociological insights into female biology and the historical subjugation of women in sexual relationships. Its frank treatment of female sexuality and genital mutilation led to controversy and a ban in Egypt.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingIntellectualReflectiveComplex

Genres

Philosophy Psychology Sociology

About the author

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Nawal El Saadawi

Egyptian feminist writer, physician, psychiatrist and activist. She earned her MD from Cairo University in 1955 and an MPH from Columbia University in 1966, working as a physician and later as director-general of health education within Egypt's ministry of health until her 1972 dismissal over her book Women and Sex. In 1982 she founded the Arab Women's Solidarity Association, and in 1981 she was imprisoned for two months under President Anwar Sadat for her writing and activism, during which she...