Showing posts with label Arab Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arab Spring. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

New OA digital archive: Politics, Popular Culture and the 2011 Egyptian Revolution مصر REVOLUTION ثورة An archive of multimedia influenced by the 2011 Egyptian Revolution



"Politics, Popular Culture and the 2011 Egyptian Revolution" is a digital archive documenting the 25 January 2011 uprising and its aftermath through the prism of popular culture. It has been designed for both researchers and students interested in the 2011 Egyptian revolution, as well as contemporary Egypt and the relationship between politics and popular culture more broadly.

From pop music to graffiti to satirical TV shows, popular culture played a vital role in articulating political meaning 'from below' in the wake of the 25 January 2011 uprising. The archive includes a wide range of Egyptian popular cultural texts and seeks to create a greater understanding of the significance of the 2011 uprising and its aftermath for everyday Egyptians as well as the relationship between politics and popular culture in a revolutionary context..." read on

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Gallup report: After the Arab Uprisings: Women on Rights, Religion, and Rebuilding. 


Gallup has released a report on Women in the Arab world post Arab spring. The title is:

"After the Arab Uprisings: Women on Rights, Religion, and Rebuilding" examines ordinary citizens' views on the issues vital to rebuilding after the revolution. The report focuses on several countries that experienced upheaval in 2011, exploring the perspectives of women and men on the role of religious legislation, women's rights, life perceptions, and the economy."