The Guardian talks to Mona Eltahawy.
Were you anxious about the outrage you might provoke in some quarters by speaking openly about misogyny within your own community?
I’ve got a lot of hate… But it’s hate from people I’m glad I’m pissing off. As a woman with an opinion, you get a lot of shit.
Are all religions misogynistic?
Absolutely, to some degree. All religions, if you shrink them down, are all about controlling women’s sexuality… They’re obsessed with my vagina. I tell them: stay outside my vagina unless I want you in there. [Read more…]