Islam, gender, & social change
By John L. Esposito
This illuminating collection of essays examines the evolving relationship between Islamic faith and women's roles across diverse Muslim societies. Through detailed case studies spanning from North Africa to Southeast Asia, readers encounter the rich complexity of gender dynamics within contemporary Islamic communities.
The volume presents compelling research from Iran, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Oman, Bahrain, the Philippines, and Kuwait, revealing how women navigate religious tradition and social transformation. Rather than offering simplistic generalizations, these scholarly investigations demonstrate the remarkable diversity that characterizes Muslim societies and the nuanced challenges women face within them.
What emerges is a powerful counter-narrative to common misconceptions. The essays document how women across the Islamic world actively shape their own circumstances, often serving as catalysts for meaningful change within their communities. This agency challenges stereotypical portrayals while honestly acknowledging the genuine barriers that persist.
For readers seeking deeper understanding of how spiritual traditions intersect with social progress, this work provides essential insights. The historical context woven throughout each study helps illuminate how Islamic resurgence movements impact women's experiences differently across various cultural settings.
This scholarly yet accessible exploration invites readers to move beyond surface-level assumptions and engage with the authentic voices and experiences of Muslim women as they navigate faith, identity, and social transformation in their respective societies.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore Geschlechterrolle
- ✓ Explore Muslimin
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Sozialer Wandel
- ✓ Explore Rôle selon le sexe
- ✓ Explore Musulmanes
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Details
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10
- 019511356X
- Pages
- 259
- Language
- EN
