Female rebel fighters on Syria's frontline (21 photos) http://news.yahoo.com/photos/female-rebel-fighters-on-syria-s-frontline-1379684280-slideshow/
Terrifying They would scare the hell out of me if I had to go up against them. The cultural gravity is crushing. They carry the sins of two worlds—that of the enemy, and that of their husbands and fathers—in their consciences, and have the strength to tear away the bonds that would otherwise have them contribute by sending their sons to die. Short of the proverbial enemy that has absolutely nothing left to lose, yeah, I can't say I would want to tangle with those squads.
This is a great example of the modern Muslim woman. This happened in Egypt, but I believe it is becoming pervasive. http://www.upworthy.com/a-religious-leader-tries-to-tell-the-wrong-woman-how-to-dress-big-mistake