Now that you’ve had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (four to five paragraphs) on the following topic:

Create a fictional debate between Qasim Amin and Rifa’a al-Tahtawi over the place of women in Egyptian society. How might each have responded to the other’s arguments?

You may find it helpful to review the section “The Islamic Heartland Under Pressure” in Chapter 25 of your textbook before you begin.