In The Caged Virgin, Ayaan Hirsi Ali examines the position of women in many Islamic societies and criticizes traditions that restrict freedom, autonomy and equality. Drawing on her personal experiences and political engagement, she discusses issues such as forced marriage, honour violence, religious orthodoxy, immigration and integration in Europe. The book is both a personal testimony and a political essay calling for reason, individual rights and open debate about Islam, multiculturalism and women’s emancipation.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

The caged virgin. A Muslim Woman's cry for reason