Perceptions of Muslim women in Western society have been shaped by historical and sociological conditions such as colonialism, patriarchy and Orientalism. In Muslim Women in Britain, Sariya Contractor seeks to reinstate the Muslimah as a storyteller who tells her own story.
An exploration of the lives of British Muslim women, this book examines issues of femininity, Britishness, inter-communal relations and social cohesion. Presenting the reader with incisive narratives of Muslim women on familiar topics such as the hijab, Muslim women in the media and feminist debate, particularly in a Western context, Sariya Contractor makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature on Islamic studies, social anthropology, feminist philosophy and social cohesion.
Presenting a complex and nuanced retelling of Muslim women s realities as explored through their own voices, stories and experiences; this book will be of interest to scholars and students of Islamic studies, Women s studies, Social Anthropology and Sociology seeking a fresh perspective on Muslim women in Britain.
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Perceptions of Muslim women in Western society have been shaped by historical and sociological conditions such as colonialism, patriarchy and Orientalism. In Muslim Women in Britain, Sariya Contractor seeks to reinstate the Muslimah as a storyteller who tells her own story.
An exploration of the lives of British Muslim women, this book examines issues of femininity, Britishness, inter-communal relations and social cohesion. Presenting the reader with incisive narratives of Muslim women on familiar topics such as the hijab, Muslim women in the media and feminist debate, particularly in a Western context, Sariya Contractor makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature on Islamic studies, social anthropology, feminist philosophy and social cohesion.
Presenting a complex and nuanced retelling of Muslim women s realities as explored through their own voices, stories and experiences; this book will be of interest to scholars and students of Islamic studies, Women s studies, Social Anthropology and Sociology seeking a fresh perspective on Muslim women in Britain.
Imprint | Routledge |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Series | Routledge Islamic Studies Series |
Release date | July 2012 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2012 |
Authors | Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor |
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Cloth over boards |
Pages | 224 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-66996-2 |
Barcode | 9780415669962 |
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LSN | 0-415-66996-0 |