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Jul 20, 2010Celebrating A Pioneer of Islamic Feminism
In my latest"History of the Genre" segment for StarShipSofa, I focus on the contributions of Bengali author, educator, and crusader for women's rights Rokeya Sakhawat Hussain. Her pioneering story "Sultana's Dream" turns 105 this year.
Listen here.
(On a side note, thanks to everyone who listens to and supports StarShipSofa. Thanks to you, SSS has become the first podcast ever to be nominated for a Hugo Award. We appreciate it!)
Listen here.
(On a side note, thanks to everyone who listens to and supports StarShipSofa. Thanks to you, SSS has become the first podcast ever to be nominated for a Hugo Award. We appreciate it!)
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