Theocracy, neocolonialism, and gender apartheid in Jordan
“Women and LGBTQIA+ persons in Jordan face intersectional discrimination enabled by theocratic dictatorship, colonial legacies, and neocolonialism.” Author: Samar Zughool (2024), MSc, political scientist, Intercultural researcher, and manager of intercultural programs. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has a monarchy constitution … Continued
Theocracy and the Violation of Women’s Rights in Jordan
According to Article 195 of the Jordanian Penal Code, criticizing the nice king in any way is considered a crime of “lèse-majesté” and carries a punishment of one to three years in prison. Under this misogynist monarchy, women in Sharia … Continued
A reflection on a shared future in the Mediterranean
There are Mediterranean identities that I acknowledge within and beyond the concept of geographical limitations. In the geopolitical discourse, I address the securitization of migration and evoking the notion of risk as hindering factors toward building inclusive and intercultural societies … Continued