Women and Islamization - Contemporary Dimensions of Discourse on Gender Relations (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Berg Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	1998
First published:	1998
Editors:	Karin Ask • Marit Tjomsland
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	212
ISBN-13:	978-1-85973-255-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam
LSN:	1-85973-255-0
Barcode:	9781859732557

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