The White Dove Complex
Author: Samar Zughool In the crowd, a dove, preferably white, is held in a box or a cage.A few minutes later, someone arrives with bare hands, releases the dove, and sends it away.Afterwards,... READ MORE
Theocracy, neocolonialism, and gender apartheid in Jordan
“Women and LGBTQIA+ persons in Jordan face intersectional discrimination enabled by theocratic dictatorship, colonial legacies, and neocolonialism.” Author: Samar Zughool (2024), MSc, political scientist, Intercultural researcher, and manager of intercultural programs. The Hashemite... READ MORE
Theocracy and the Violation of Women’s Rights in Jordan
According to Article 195 of the Jordanian Penal Code, criticizing the nice king in any way is considered a crime of “lèse-majesté” and carries a punishment of one to three years in prison.... READ MORE