Shereen El Feki
Author & Social Scientist | Sexuality & Social Change in the Arab World
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Shereen El Feki is an award-winning writer and broadcaster who explores sexuality and social change in the Arab world. Her work has appeared in publications like The Economist and The Washington Post.
El Feki's book, 'Sex and the Citadel', offers a groundbreaking look at how sexual attitudes and behaviors are transforming across the region. Her thought-provoking talks provide audiences with rare insights into a sensitive and often-overlooked aspect of the modern Arab experience.
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A little-told tale of sex and sensuality
“If you really want to know a people, start by looking inside their bedrooms," says Shereen El Feki, who traveled through the Middle East for five years, talking to people about sex. While those conversations reflected rigid norms and deep repression, El Feki also discovered that sexual conservatism in the Arab world is a relatively new thing. She wonders: could a re-emergence of public dialogue lead to more satisfying, and safer, sex lives?
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