1. It''s social-geographic distribution throughout the world 2. Anthropology and History books 3. I would ask him or her how muslims can work towards greater gender equality within Islam
If you look at the tenets described in the Koran, they really aren't any less equal than what's laid out in the Bible (new or old testament). Neither book does a particularly good job of that by today's standards. I would argue it's not so much a problem with Islam, as it is the actual implementation of it. So I think that your point in number 3 is actually a greater problem with societies in which Islam is prevalent. Certainly the actual book plays a major part in how things play out, as Christianity is no shining star when it comes to (gender) equality. But I think what's more important is how Islam's pillars are applied to society. Why are they applied so strictly? Why must they be applied to public policy, why not allow a secular society? I think those are some major issues, that I'd like answered.