Society

Iraq

"Shlonak Aghati!"

Since July, German and Iraq radio-makers in Berlin have been producing the youth radio program Telephone FM, which is broadcast in Baghdad on VHF. Its correspondent from the capital on the Tigris provides for a lively program. Lennert Lehmann reports
Study of Israeli Schoolbooks

Internalization of Negative Palestinian Stereotypes

In the Oslo Peace Accords Israelis and Palestinians agreed to avoid inciting their people against the other via textbooks and teaching materials. To date, however, only the Palestinians have taken measures in this regard. By Joseph Croitoru
Jokes as Weapons

Sharif Kanaana on the Palestinian Sense of Humor

Sharif Kanaana has studied Palestinian's culture of humor for over fifteen years. Arafat in particular was a favorite target of ridicule. Frank Hessenland visits the Palestinian ethnologist in Ramallah.
Polygamy in Turkey

Slow Evolutionary Change

Although long ousted in Turkey, about one million people are currently still living in polygamous relationships. It is especially in the country's south-east region that this cultural habit resists abolition. Dorian Jones reports
The Voice of the Afghan Woman

Gradually Breaking out of Isolation

Since the Taliban regime was toppled in Afghanistan, women have been able to play a greater role in society again. A radio station for women recently hit the airwaves. Ratbil Shamel reports
Arab Victims of National Socialism

"Where Is Your Grave, O Arab Victim?"

Among the victims of National Socialism were many Arab immigrants who were interned in concentration camps. However, they were not subject to the same systematic persecution as the Jews, the Sinti and the Roma. Götz Nordbruch explains the background.
Eid ul Adha – Festival of Sacrifice

Muslims, Activists Lock Horns on Animal Slaughter

The Festival of Sacrifice is held by Muslims around the world each year at the end of the Haj. But what is one of the Muslim world's most joyous periods, is an annual thorn in the side of German animal right activists. By Mark Caldwell
An Islamic Elementary School in Berlin

"Like Any Other Confessional School"

More and more Muslim parents would like their children to receive religious instruction. An Islamic elementary school in Berlin now offers this. Lennart Lehmann visited the school.
German-Turkish Stand-Up Comedy

"Laughter Fosters Integration"

Senay was the first German-Turkish stand-up comedian. With her jokes about Turks living in Germany and about cultural differences, she sheds a humorous light on some serious subjects. Petra Tabeling talked with the comedian.
Death Threats against Headscarf Wearing

Belgian Entrepreneur Gains Royal Backing

Although he received numerous death threats, Belgian entrepreneur Rik Remmery has not wavered in his support for his female Muslim employee wearing a headscarf at work. Now, he has gained support from the country's monarch.
Collecting for the Victims of the Tsunami

German Muslims Are Organizing Aid

The Germans have already donated more than € 300 million for the victims of the tsunami in Asia. Muslims in Germany too are busily collecting money for the survivors of the catastrophe in many mosques. Vedat Acikgöz reports.
Commentary Aiman Mazyek

"The Radicals Have Been Waiting for This"

The debate on the dominant culture has only served to make the gulf wider rather than spanning it, and forces within Islam are having a difficult time finding the right course to take, says Aiman Mazyek.