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Women of Hamas /

Everyone was surprised at the triumph of Hamas in the last Palestinian elections, but the bigger surprise was that the women were behind that victory. We follow three Hamas women to try and understand why an Islamist political party, operating in a very conservative society, allows its women to beco...

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Bibliographic Details
Format: Video
Language:Arabic
Language Notes:In Arabic, with English subtitles.
Published: [Germany] ; [Israel] : [Distributed by] Cinephil, [2010]
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Women's rights > Gaza Strip.
Women > Political activity > Gaza Strip.
Women, Palestinian Arab.
Arab-Israeli conflict > Women > Gaza Strip.
Gaza Strip > Politics and government.
Islam > Politics and government.
Femmes > Droits > Gaza, Bande de.
Femmes > Activité politique > Gaza, Bande de.
Palestiniennes.
Conflit israélo-arabe > Femmes > Gaza, Bande de.
Politics and government
Women, Palestinian Arab
Women > Political activity
Women's rights
Gaza Strip
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Summary:Everyone was surprised at the triumph of Hamas in the last Palestinian elections, but the bigger surprise was that the women were behind that victory. We follow three Hamas women to try and understand why an Islamist political party, operating in a very conservative society, allows its women to become political, social and even military leaders.
Physical Description:1 streaming video file (60 min.)
Playing Time:00:56:54
Production Credits:Cinematographer, Anas Rehan ; editor, Oron Adar ; music, Habib Shada.