How have things changed for women in today’s society? How have they not? Today, many women are speaking out about abuse they have faced in and out of the workplace for the first time. Like Fareeda in the novel, historically many women have stayed quiet about abuse they’ve suffered.Can you imagine what it would be like to be exposed to American culture, yet forbidden from adopting it? Why do you think Deya’s family places such a strong emphasis on her heritage over the place she grows up? How many generations did it take your family to feel completely American? Deya was born in America, yet raised to be Palestinian in an insular community in Brooklyn.How do these cultural expectations shape how we understand the roles of men and women both in the workplace and at home?
The significance of Etaf’s title, "A Woman Is No Man," resonates in different ways depending on how you view women’s role in society.How has education shaped your life and contributed to your success? How do you value your education? Education is a driving force for Deya, despite the fact that her community prioritizes marriage and motherhood for women.Have you ever had to fight hard for what you believed? What have you been willing to sacrifice in such a struggle? The cost of Etaf’s decision to write this novel was to be shunned by parts of her community.How does one reconcile what they learn at home with what they learn in the world? Isra’s role model for love between a man and a woman showed her that abuse and subservience of women was normal. They teach us core values about love, respect, honor and honesty. Formative role models are shaped within the family early in life.Why might a community or culture have a “code of silence”? What are the potential risks of such secrecy? What kind of catalyst might it take for someone to violate such a code? For Etaf Rum, writing "A Woman Is No Man" meant violating the code of honor of her community.Amazon "A Woman Is No Man" Discussion Questions
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