Feminism and Islam

Author Isobel Coleman says feminism is gaining strength among women who practice Islam, and some of the rationale comes from what Muslims believe is the word of God: The Koran.

Guests

• Isobel Coleman: Senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and the author of "Paradise Beneath Her Feet: How Women are Transforming the Middle East."
• Zainab Salbi: Founder and CEO of Women for Women International, an organization that helps women in war zones rebuild their lives. She's the author most recently of "Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam."

Resources

• About Isobel Coleman
• About Zainab Salbi