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201988 min7documentary

8.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Gender Equality Religious Institutions

The Reformist

201988 min7documentary

8.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Over three years, Sherin Khankan works to reinterpret Islamic teachings and advocate for gender equality within Denmark's Islamic community.

Gender Equality Religious Institutions

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Marie Skovgaard

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Over three years, Sherin Khankan works to reinterpret Islamic teachings and advocate for gender equality within Denmark's Islamic community.

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Marie Skovgaarddirector

Sherin Khankancast

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Sherin Khankan, Denmark's first female imam, works for gender equality in the Islamic community. Over three years, she seeks to reinterpret Islamic teachings while addressing social issues in Denmark. Khankan faces resistance in a male-dominated religious arena. Her personal life and professional struggles reveal challenges in advocating for reform. Directed by Marie Skovgaard, this 2019 documentary examines Khankan's efforts to promote feminism and social change within her community.

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