Sneak preview of Judith Butler's Guardian column

by GG, Mole and Graham 'crazypants' Linehan

Every week, The Guardian will publish advice from Judith Butler, the arch-mage keeper of the Unreadabilium, to feminists writing from all over the world. Butler’s achievements include inventing short hair on women and winning the Guardian’s Worst Writing prize 21 years ago.

Our first question comes from Arwa Al Issa.

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Dear Judith,

I am a woman living in Kuwait. We have no laws prohibiting domestic violence, sexual harassment, or marital rape. ... Kuwaiti law also prevents me marrying a partner of my choice without my father's permission. This situation looks to only get worse with the appointment of three men to the Women’s Committee (see attached pic).

Can you use your intellectual might to help us Kuwaiti women fight this oppression?

Yours,

Arwa Al Issa

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Judith replies:

Thanks Arwa! This is actually an easy one! I have contacted the Kuwaiti authorities and I think you’ll like what we’ve come up with!

Now it’s up to you. Best of luck.

Judith