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A Brief History of Harems

Turkish-born writer Alev Lytle Croutier has a new book about harems. Contrary to their popular associations with polygamy, these spaces were most commonly used to isolate women slaves and family members from the outside world. Croutier herself grew up in a harem with her mother.

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Other segments from the episode on June 8, 1989

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 8, 1989: Interview with Art Spiegelman; Review of Paul McCartney's album "Flowers in the Dirt"; Interview with Alev Lytle Croutier; Review of the film "Star Trek 5:…

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