Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution

Headscarves and Hymens is a passionate manifesto that tackles the issue of misogyny in the Arab world, written by an Egyptian American journalist and activist.

The book takes a deep dive into the cultural and religious factors that contribute to the oppression of women in countries from Yemen and Saudi Arabia to Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya.

Through personal stories and data-driven insights, Eltahawy argues for outrage and action on behalf of Middle Eastern and North African women who are fighting against an entire political and economic system that treats them as second-class citizens.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex issues surrounding gender inequality in the region and how to address them.