Do unto others . . . ; Women in Nigeria confront a true clash between cultures; Societies set on imposing fundamentalist Islamic law should take a close look at Nigeria and measure the possible consequences Chicagoland Final Edition

If the imposition of Shariah based on Nigeria's school of thought continues, the level of education will continue to deteriorate. Beverly Mack of the University of Kansas, who also studies the women of Nigeria, says a good education would, among other things, help women point out that these rul...

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Published inChicago tribune (1963)
Main Author Frida Ghitis Frida Ghitis is a freelance writer in Atlanta who covers foreign affairs
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago, Ill Tribune Publishing Company, LLC 01.09.2002
Subjects
Human rights
Islam
Women
Nigeria
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Summary:If the imposition of Shariah based on Nigeria's school of thought continues, the level of education will continue to deteriorate. Beverly Mack of the University of Kansas, who also studies the women of Nigeria, says a good education would, among other things, help women point out that these rules are not real Islam. As many Muslims, particularly in the West, tirelessly point out, these rules are a distortion, a perversion, of their religion. "This," Mack said, "is being done to intimidate a certain segment of society." The harsh laws fall hardest on the poor, especially women.
ISSN:1085-6706
2165-171X