The Tuareg are a nomadic tribe who has traveled the expanse of the Sahara desert for centuries existing in a culture steeped in rich Islamic tradition yet serving as a rare example of progressive gender roles in many ways.
Islamic Tribe Where Women Enjoy Progressive Sexual and Social Liberties
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