Malaka Saad

Malaka Saad was a Lebanese journalist and author of al-Jins al-Latif magazine ( [The Gentler Sex]). Her work was important for the development of the women's movement in Egypt.

Biography Very little is known about Malaka Saad's personal life, other than the fact that she spent most of it in Egypt. Malaka stressed the importance of involving women alongside men.

Philosophical and political views The opinions expressed in Saad's magazine, al-Jins al-Latif , cover topics such as gender equality and marriageable age. The magazine's publications have moved away from any political affiliation and instead focused on its goal which, as Saad stated, is "to empower women as human beings who know that freedom is not about makeup, wearing luxurious clothes, showing off, and lacking self-restraint."

In her magazine, Saad called for gender equality and the ability of women to work in all sectors. This was influenced by the Women's Revolution of 1919 in Egypt. Nofal, 2007. Karami, Samar. الصحافة النسائية في الوطن العربي. Dar Al-Nahda Al-Arabia, 2008. Civil Society Knowledge Centre (8 July 2020). Malaka Saad: One of the first founders of Women's magazines in Lebanon. Retrieved 4 November 2021, from .