by Afroza Chowdhury In contrast to political and social institutions that inhibit gender empowerment in many Islamic regions, Malaysia has used the tenets of Islam to improve gender development for economic growth. The most important ingredient in this effort has been the institutionalization of Islam and modernity, because modernization, an idea that is accepted and advocated […]
A Nigerian’s Bittersweet Homecoming
by Kehinde Togun This summer, I visited Nigeria for the first time since moving to the United States at 11 years old. On a personal and developmental level, the experience was amazing. I had not seen my sister and most of my relatives since I left. I relished the time spent reacquainting myself with loved […]