Women and Islamization: Contemporary Dimensions of Discourse on Gender Relations - Softcover

 
9781859732557: Women and Islamization: Contemporary Dimensions of Discourse on Gender Relations
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1859732550 ISBN 13: 9781859732557
Publisher: Routledge, 1998

Synopsis

The current Islamic revival is frequently associated with fundamentalism and radical politics. This reinforces Western perceptions of Islamic women as victims of a sexist and reactionary rule. What many outsiders fail to realize is that quite a number of Muslim women are ardently embracing their religion as a means through which they can express gender identity, power and creativity.In overturning ingrained notions of Muslim women's subjugation, this timely book situates Islam as a religion undergoing reinterpretation and change -- especially in relation to gender identities -- rather than as a monolithic movement reacting against westernization and modernization. Through their political, educational, and recreational activities, more and more Muslim women are setting agendas of their own and are actively redefining the role of women in Muslim society.

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About the Author

Karin Ask Chr. Michelsen Institute Marit Tjomsland Chr. Michelsen Institute

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1998
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1859732550
ISBN 13 
9781859732557
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
212
Editor
Ask Karin, Tjomsland Marit

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