Lila Abu-Lughod's article titled "Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving?" takes a closer look at the problematic ethnocentric approach that many have when trying to understand another culture that may be foreign to that individual. This analytical article, Lughod examines women in Islam, specifically the treatment of women and how it could be used as a justification for. invade a country and liberate its people. The country Lughod refers to in his article is Afghanistan, and Lughod highlights the people's misunderstanding of the Bush administration, such as First Lady Laura Bush, who believed that the intervention was necessary to free women from the captivity of their own homes. It is important to consider the role that different lenses play in all of this, especially when everyone's lenses are shaped by the media. Depictions of women covered and isolated from society leave a permanent image in the minds of many, who will later support the idea of ​​liberation. This article will discuss that the practice of using propaganda when referring to the way of life in the Middle East is not unique to the United States; rather it has been used throughout history. Additionally, we will look more closely at the importance of symbols, such as veils in this case; help further emphasize the cause to be released. Finally, we will analyze Lughod's call towards cultural relativism and away from liberal imperialism. The excuse for liberating a country or region has been more or less the same throughout history. Lughod cites the French and the British for his support as both have had a huge presence in the MENA region. For example, British colonialism in South Asia used native women as a clear justification for intervening… middle of paper… double to understand and commit to recognizing and respecting cultural differences. Regarding cultural relativism, Lughod states that “the task is to critically explore what we might do to help create a just world.” This would mean moving beyond the notion of liberal imperialism and women's colonialism, because it is essential to connect with the other when considering increasing globalization; this would then allow us to solve the common problems we are facing. Works Cited Abu-Lughod, Lila. "Do Muslim Women Really Need Saving? Anthropological Reflections on Cultural Relativism and Its Others." American Anthropologist 104.3 (2002): 783-790. Print.Walt, Stephen. “Top 10 Warning Signs of Liberal Imperialism.” Foreign policy. NP, May 20, 2013. Web. March 17. 2014. .