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Arab Americans are a much more diverse group than many of their neighbors mistakenly assume

  • Written by Yasmin Moll, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of Michigan
Arab Americans are a much more diverse group than many of their neighbors mistakenly assumeZoe Sahloul, executive director of the New England Arab American Organization, center, celebrates Eid-al-Fitr in Maine.Joel Page/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images

Marking April as Arab American Heritage Month – a time to learn about the history, culture and contributions of our nearly 4 million strong community – is gaining...

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Female genital cutting: why Southeast Asia should follow Africa’s lead in challenging religious and cultural justifications

Illustration of campaign against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).Tunatura/ShutterstockFemale genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) remains a threat to the rights of women in Southeast Asia, often reli...

Manfaat tempe juga bisa menyehatkan tulang: Mengapa pengakuan dari UNESCO saja tidak cukup?

● Sejumlah negara (seperti Belgia dan Jepang) merekomendasikan warganya memperbanyak konsumsi tempe. ● Tempe punya banyak manfaat kesehatan, termasuk bagi kesehatan tulang.● Pemerint...

Pemberdayaan warga jadi solusi efektif meredam abrasi: Pelajaran dari pesisir Bulukumba

● Indonesia memiliki banyak kawasan pesisir rawan abrasi ekstrem, seperti di Bulukumba, Sulawesi Selatan.● Pemberdayaan masyarakat setempat amat krusial untuk mencegah abrasi.● Pemba...