"Islamic feminism" would seem a contradiction in terms to most Westerners. We are taught to think of Islam as a culture wherein social co...
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May 21, 2011
Lulu
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Feminism and Islam can never go hand-in-hand, or so one would think. Islam has always been portrayed as a religion that is chauvinistic and uncompromising, static and fixed. We’ve seen and heard of honour killings, prosecution of rape victims and the uproar over the wearing of hijab.
But one lady has managed to dispel these myths as she goes in search of feminism in Islam. She has the advantage (being a woman) and contacts (her friends from her years of living in Middle East countries) More...
But one lady has managed to dispel these myths as she goes in search of feminism in Islam. She has the advantage (being a woman) and contacts (her friends from her years of living in Middle East countries) More...
May 28, 2009
I have been talking about this book with a lot of people, many of whom looked at the title and said "isn't that a contradiction in terms?" I usually then go into a mini-lecture on "family feminism", that is, feminism which promotes women's equal power within the family, and her public equality with men as a way to further the family. It is an intriguing viewpoint, in contrast with the usually individualist and sometimes gender-combative approached taken in Western feminism.
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Jun 18, 2009
Katy
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An excellent thought provoking book but much in need of
editing. Unique and fascinating content is almost lost in
the thick writing. Still, well worth reading.
editing. Unique and fascinating content is almost lost in
the thick writing. Still, well worth reading.
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Feb 07, 2010
BJM
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Interesting to get a "snippet" from different cultures; read the chapters out of order to coincide with my interests at any particular time.
Oct 05, 2008
Ryan
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With a long time interest and residence in the Arab world, Fernea sets off to find the title in Uzbekistan, Iraq, Morocco, Turkey, and other ocuntries--including the U.S. and her hometown of portland, Oregon. Written as an engaging travel narrative, the book is more concerned with persons and the personal as she meets and talks with a variety of women. Recommended, this book from 1998 is still timely and fascinating.
In addition, the glimpse back at Iraq--where women had the most freedo More...
In addition, the glimpse back at Iraq--where women had the most freedo More...
Dec 16, 2009
Andrea
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She's really chatty, so it's a very accessible book with personal stories woven into a larger pursuit of addressing Islamic feminism, particularly in Morocco.
Jan 19, 2008
Steven
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Yeah, written by a white non-Muslim lady from America. Still, has a lot to say about the things most of us don't understand about Islam.
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