At the age of eighteen, Intisar found herself forced into marriage by her father, a practice that is against religious and civil law in Jordan, though still not uncommon. Seeing no alternative, Intisar agreed be married and hoped that the husband her father had chosen,
Arab Women Speak Out (AWSO) is a communication initiative that, in the participatory development tradition of Paulo Freire (2000[1970]), seeks to enhance critical reflection and encourage action. Below, Carol Underwood summarizes the stories of three women who participated in the program and the evidence about
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