Papers

research material documents and papers by Giuliana Cacciapuoti

Intercultural connections Arab and Islamic cultures

Muslim women: a portrait against stereotypes and clichés

A text that recounts, with simplicity, aspects of Muslim women's lives. A complex, diversified and globalised reality that is rooted in and confronts the historical and religious tradition of the first centuries of Islam. A journey between past and present, stereotypes and prejudices, modernity and change, the long battle for recognition of rights and role in society without forgetting important aspects of women's lives, family, work and space in the public sphere. "Muslim women: a portrait against stereotypes and clichés" is an intense encounter, narrated with passion and respect, with a pinch of polemical vis and a touch of levity between styles, veils and Islamic fashion. READ MORE

Profiles, Memorable Muslim Women

In the months to come, I will have the pleasure of sharing my series of articles 'Profiles, Memorable Muslim Women'.

Unveiling rights

Since 2015 the term Modest fashion has been used to define a women's fashion trend. For some Muslim women, Modest Dressing means empowerment.

The MENA area: can we expect any new scenarios from 2021 on? di Giuliana Cacciapuoti

The Covid-19 pandemic has amplified and aggravated the fragile social equilibrium and compromised the economies in the Near and Middle East and North Africa region. In the midst of countless critical elements an unexpected change of course offers a glimmer of hope.