1st Edition
Women and Islamization Contemporary Dimensions of Discourse on Gender Relations
212 Pages
by
Routledge
212 Pages
by
Routledge
212 Pages
by
Routledge
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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... Read more
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Biography
Karin Ask Chr. Michelsen Institute Marit Tjomsland Chr. Michelsen Institute
