UMD Professor Discusses Struggles Facing Women from the Middle East

Sahar Khamis discussed topics including negative imagery and political struggles.

By Isabel Cleary | The Diamondback "Students at the University of Maryland had the opportunity Thursday to learn more about the stigmas and struggles facing Arab and Muslim women from Sahar Khamis, a professor at this university. "Khamis is also a co-editor of and contributor to the book, Arab Women's Activism and Socio-Political Transformation. During the event, Khamis discussed the main points of the book, addressing various topics including negative imagery, political struggles and other issues many Arab and Muslim women face." Read the complete article in The Diamondback. Photo: Sahar Khamis, an associate professor at the University of Maryland, spoke Thursday about various struggles many Arab and Muslim women face. (Isabel Cleary/For The Diamondback).