Women in Muslim Societies
Download or Read eBook Women in Muslim Societies PDF written by Herbert L. Bodman (Jr.) and published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Herbert L. Bodman (Jr.) |
Publisher | : Lynne Rienner Publishers |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 1998 |
ISBN-10 | : 1555875785 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781555875787 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Women in Muslim Societies by : Herbert L. Bodman (Jr.)
Book excerpt: Authors from a variety of disciplines assess the issues facing women in Muslim societies not only in the Middle East but also in Africa and Asia. They stress the importance of historical context, local customs and policies in defining the status of Muslim women, and examine how women are coping with challenges such as modernity and conservative reaction.