Islamic Revival in Syria Is Led by Women - New York Times

Apparently Syria is shifting from secularism to an Islamic orientation, with women in the vanguard. 

On the one hand, this may be yet another reason for long-term concern for our freedoms. 

On the other hand, maybe, in time, Qur'an-educated Muslim women might start nudging Islamic culture into less-repressive modes of thought and action.

Islamic Revival in Syria Is Led by Women - New York Times.