MUSLIM WOMEN'S CHOICES by Camillia Fawzi El-Solh (Editor), Judy Mabro (Editor) ( 9780854968367 )

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Title:

MUSLIM WOMEN'S CHOICES
RELIGIOUS BELIEF AND SOCIAL REALITY

By:

Camillia Fawzi El-Solh (Editor), Judy Mabro (Editor)

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0854968369

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9780854968367

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Publisher:

BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC

Pub. date:

1 February, 1994

Series:

Cross-cultural Perspectives on Women v. 10

Pages:

224

Description:

Counters the prevailing Western views and stereotypes of Muslim women by presenting a cross-cultural perspective of their experiences and choices. The main theme running through these papers is the manner in which they consciously and unconsciously manipulate religious belief to negotiate their gender roles within the context of their lives.

Synopsis:

This volume counters the prevailing Western views and stereotypes of Muslim women - usually projected through male interpretations - by presenting a cross-cultural perspective of their experiences and choices in contemporary Muslim communities. The main theme running through these papers is the manner in which Muslim women consciously as well as unconsciously manipulate religious belief to negotiate their gender roles within the context of their lives.

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bibliography, index

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Imprint:

Berg Publishers

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Returnable

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