https://maryamnamazie.com/pret-a-patriarchy-on-modest-fashion/ The below was published in The New European on 31 May 2018 “Modest” fashion is a fast growing industry with companies like Dolce & Gabbana, H&M, Marks and Spencer, DKNY, Zara and others all rushing to cash in. But while more choice is undoubtedly good, I have a problem with the labelling. Positioning some … Continue reading Pret-A-Patriarchy – on “modest” fashion by Maryam Namazie

- Die Vorteile einer begrifflichen Entwicklung aus juristischer Sicht - (Aus der "Freidenker" Zeitung; Ausgabe 3/2018 48.Jahrgang) Liebe Freidenkerinnen und Freidenker, Die Zukunft der Aufklärung steht heutzutage vor einer Zeitenwende. In einer Welt, wo die mystisch-religiösen Ideologien ihre Anpassungsfähigkeit an die neuen Zeiten sehr effektiv umsetzen, damit ihre Macht fortbesteht, stellt sich die Frage: „Warum … Continue reading Vom Freidenkertum zum Humanismus

Comment by D. Petrovic Within some societies women are relatively free to do whatever they want, which is a good thing. However, in that process I've noticed something else too. Namely, many of them are taking those freedoms for granted and forgetting how difficult it was for women to establish and to reach them in … Continue reading Women and Girls; by right-to-education.org

The German humanists (FOWID) conducted a survey across several European countries regarding the question of whether or not religion is important for maintaining personal happiness. The survey reveals a declining trend in overall religious trustworthiness over time. The questions asked included, for example, "Can you be happy without God?" or "Is religion important for a … Continue reading Generation What! Happy without God