Behind Mexico's economic miracle

Article Abstract:

Mexico Pres Salinas faced corruption, inflation, unemployment and a large foreign debt when he took office in 1987. His immediate privatization scheme gave Mexico the financial capacity for domestic debt management and social development. He advocates a free trade agreement with Canada and the US.

Political aspects, Interview, Presidents, Presidents (Government), Mexico, Salinas de Gortari, Carlos

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Rebels with a veil

Article Abstract:

Twenty years after the Iranian revolution women are subject to severely repressive laws. However, this repression is leading to almost daily acts of defiance that highlight the very problems that the governing clerics wish to suppress.

Social policy, Iran, Control, Women in Islam

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Behind the veil debate

Article Abstract:

Renewed interest in the wearing of veils has been sparked by a resurgence of Islamic fundamentalism. However, the practice remains a matter of individual preference among Muslim women.

Social aspects, Clothing, Islamic fundamentalism, Women, Muslim, Islamic countries, Veils

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