Students will study various elements of the context in which Benazir Bhutto became the first woman leader of a Muslim nation, including the status of women in Pakistan, the influences of Islam and the military on Pakistani politics, the leadership of her father, and her personal family life. In addition, the class will discuss the complexities of being a female leader in a Muslim country. Finally, students will write persuasive essays that connect Bhutto to women’s leadership topics that they think are important.