The Second Man

The foundation of the state is firmly established and its foundations are strengthened, so its people go safely to seeking wealth, and they become creative in bringing in money from the sources of gain, and spending it on causes of luxury and refuge. Here comes the role of the woman and a lot of attention is paid to her, so she learns her position and the people know her role...
Sometimes they called her a generous angel, and sometimes a shining star, and when they wanted to adore her and crave her closeness, they said they would worship her and perish in love with her. Some of them were kind enough to spread the surface of their cheek as a cushion for her sandal. It is thicker and rougher in texture than the shoes that Ghadat wears today. It is almost considered that the wearer is barefoot!
I do not deny that modern civilization is more gentle with women than ancient civilizations, but it is a gentleness brought about by the definition of duties and rights required by the nature of our society, and the spirit of generalization that is essential in our laws.
Abbas Mahmoud Al-Akkad