L'Égyptienne was a monthly women's magazine published in Cairo, Egypt, from 1925 to 1940. It was one of the earliest women's magazines and feminist periodicals in the country.
| Editor | Saiza Nabarawi |
|---|---|
| Categories | Women's magazine |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publisher | Egyptian Feminist Union |
| Founder | Huda Shaarawi |
| First issue | 1 February 1925 |
| Final issue | 1940 |
| Country | Egypt |
| Based in | Cairo |
| Language | French |
History and profile
L'Égyptienne was established by Huda Shaarawi,[1][2] and the first issue appeared on 1 February that year.[3] Its editor was Ceza or Saiza Nabarawi.[4][5] The Egyptian Feminist Union, founded in Cairo by Huda Shaarawi in March 1923, was its publisher.[1][6][7] L'Égyptienne was one of two magazines published by the Union.[8]
The logo of L'Égyptienne featured a woman removing her veil.[9] It covered topics from a feminist and Egyptian nationalist angle[4] and was a highly political publication featuring articles and news on party politics in Egypt and national independence.[10] The magazine called for the rights for women to vote in legislative elections.[10]
L'Égyptienne was published monthly[9] and was also distributed abroad.[2] It targeted upper class Egyptian women who were educated at French schools or in France,[4][6] but also addressed international feminist circles.[9] Egyptian feminist Doria Shafik was among the contributors of the magazine.[11] Another contributor was Kadria Hussein, an Egyptian royal.[12]
The magazine ceased publication in 1940 when World War II began.[13][14][15]
See also
References
External links
- Élodie Gaden. "L'Égyptienne. 1925-1940". National Library of France.