ISBN:
9780826436382
,
0826436382
,
9780826400871
,
0826400876
Language:
English
Pages:
XVIII, 236 S.
,
Ill., Kt.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. [S.l.] Ebrary Online-Ressource ebrary online
Parallel Title:
Print version Muslim Women of Power : Gender, Politics and Culture in Islam
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Bennett, Clinton, 1955 - Muslim women of power
DDC:
320.417/67082
Keywords:
Women in Islam Case studies
;
Muslim women Case studies
;
Women politicians Case studies
;
Muslim women ; Case studies
;
Women in Islam ; Case studies
;
Women politicians ; Islamic countries ; Case studies
;
Electronic books
;
Muslim women
;
Women heads of state
;
Islamic countries
;
Islam and politics
;
Islamic countries
;
Politics and government
;
Fallstudiensammlung
;
Electronic books
;
Islam
;
Islamische Staaten
;
Politikerin
;
Frau
Abstract:
Five women have served as leaders of Muslim countries, namely Megawati Sukarnoputri (Vice President of Indonesia, 1991-2001 and President 2002-4), Benazir Bhutto (PM of Pakistan, 1988-90 and 1993-6), Sheikh Hasina (PM of Bangladesh, 1996-2001), Khaleda Zia (PM of Bangladesh, 1991-5 and 2001-6) and Tansu Çiller (PM of Turkey, 1993-6). This is an extraordinary record and somewhat of a challenge to the widespread perception that Muslim women are oppressed. Four of the women belonged to political families by birth or marriage, raising interesting questions about the extent to which this played a role alongside their skills and personal qualities in their rise to power. To what degree did culture rather than Islam aid and abet their roles, or indeed is it sustainable to distinguish Islam from culture. This study of the role of these five powerful Muslim women uses their life and work to explore relevant issues, such as the role of culture, gender in Islam and the nature of the Islamic state.
Abstract:
Intro -- Contents -- Maps, Images and Boxes -- Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements and Preface -- Introduction: Five Women, Four Countries -- 1 Women Leaders: The Debate -- 2 Benazir Bhutto and Pakistan -- 3 Khaleda Zia and Bangladesh -- 4 Tansu Çiller and Turkey -- 5 Sheikh Hasina and Bangladesh -- 6 Megawati Sukarnoputri and Indonesia -- Conclusion: Gender, Politics and Culture in Islam -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Z.
Note:
Formerly CIP Uk. - Includes bibliographical references and index
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=617176
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https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/kxp/detail.action?docID=617176
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