Is Mia Khalifa A Feminist? Lebanese Porn Star Divides Arab World

Lebanese-born porn star Mia Khalifa ignited a firestorm of controversy this week, including among Arab feminists, some of whom suggested that the performer is helping to perpetuate sexism and oppression in the Arab world and others who proclaimed Khalifa a feminist who could help defy patriarchy in the region. While porn has always been a controversial subject among feminists, there is an added sensitivity to the subject for many people in Arab countries where porn remains extremely taboo, espec...