Title: Faith and Freedom: Women's Human Rights in the Muslim World
Abstract:Introduction, Mahnaz Afkhami. Part 1 Women, Islam and patriarchy: reflections on the politics of gender in Muslim societies - from Nairobi to Beijing, Deniz Kandiyoti Arab women's and the Muslim state...Introduction, Mahnaz Afkhami. Part 1 Women, Islam and patriarchy: reflections on the politics of gender in Muslim societies - from Nairobi to Beijing, Deniz Kandiyoti Arab women's and the Muslim state in the 21st century - reflections on Islam as religion and state, Fatima Mernissi the dichotomy between religious and secular discourse in Islamic societies, Abdullahi An-Na'im the muted voices of women interpreters, Bouthaina Shaaban networking for change - the role of women's groups in initiating dialogue on women's issues, Farida Shaheed rhetorical strategies and official policies on women's - the merits and drawbacks of the new world hypocrisy, Ann Elizabeth Mayer. Part 2 Women and violence - selected cases: the ambiguity of Shari'a and the politics of rights in Saudi Arabia, Eleanor Abdella Doumato the politics of dishonour - rape and power in Pakistan, Shahla Haeri Muslim refugee, returnee and displaced women - challenges and dilemmas, Sima Wali S.O.S. Algeria - women's human under siege, Karima Bennoune women's human on trial in Jordan - the triumph of Toujan al-Faisal, Nancy Gallagher.Read More
Publication Year: 2000
Publication Date: 2000-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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