The journalist Mona Eltahawy is no stranger to controversy. Through her articles and actions she has fought for the autonomy, security, and dignity of Muslim women, drawing vocal supporters and detractors. In her first book, Headscarves and Hymens, Eltahawy prepares a definitive condemnation of the repressive forces-political, cultural, and religious-that reduce millions of women to second-class citizens.