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Two-thirds of the Middle East’s population is under twenty-five, with an explosive growth in the number of college graduates. Allegra Stratton, a twenty-five-year-old producer for the BBC, traveled to Beirut, Amman, Cairo, Dubai, Kuwait City, and Damascus to understand what daily life is like in Arab and Muslim youth culture.
There she found a massive media industry of music videos and scantily clad pop stars vying with the voice of conservative Islam condemning Western culture and immodest dress. But for most young Muslim women, there is no conflict.
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"Starred Review. The book's lacunae are not unimportant - Stratton doesn't step beyond urban population centers or speak with any local experts who might have helped analyze the tumble of information - but her genuine and frankly affectionate engagement makes Muhajababes an entertaining addition to the shelf of anyone hoping to actually understand, rather than stereotype, Arabs and Muslims." - Publishers Weekly.
"There's lots of colorful description here, but not much analysis, making this good background for someone inclined to think a little more pointedly about what these trends mean for the rest of the world. Still, there's plenty to ponder here in the matter of how youngsters reconcile devoutness and the sowing of wild oats." - Kirkus Reviews.
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