ISBN:
9789400742192
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xi, 245 Seiten)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Springer eBook Collection. Humanities, Social Science and Law Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Women in Islam
DDC:
200
Keywords:
Philosophy, modern
;
Philosophy
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Religion and education
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Religion (General)
;
Anthropology
Abstract:
The role of women in Islamic societies, not to mention in the religion itself, is a defining issue. It is also one that remains resistant to universal dogma, with a wide range of responses to womens social roles across the Islamic world. Reflecting this heterogeneity, the editor of this volume has assembled the latest research on the issue, which combines contemporary with historical data. The material comes from around the world as well as from Muslim and non-Muslim researchers. It takes in work from majority Muslim nations such as Bangladesh, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Palestine, Tunisia and Turkey, as well as countries with troubled interfaith relations such as India and Israel. Nations with minority Muslim populations such as France, the UK, Canada and Australia, are also represented. The work also features varying Islamic sub-groups such as the two main ones, Sunni and Shia, as well as less well known populations such as the Ismaili Muslims. In each case, the work is underpinned by the very latest socio-theological insights and empirical data.
Description / Table of Contents:
Women in Islam; Foreword; Contents; Author Biographies; Chapter 1: The 'Women's Movement' in Modern Islam: Reflections on the Revival of Islam's Oldest Issue; Introduction; The Earliest Evidence; Mohamed Talbi; Leila Ahmed; Amina Wadud; Popular Women Voices; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Reconciling Traditional Islamic Methods with Liberal Feminism: Reflections from Tunisia by Mohamed Talbi; Introduction; Background; Talbi and Gender Equality; Qur'an IV:34 and the Search for the Maqāsid of the Lawgiver; Surat Al-Nisā': Reconciling Historical Context and Modern Realities
Description / Table of Contents:
Application of Asbāb Al-Nuzūl to Qur'an IV:34 The Evolution of Islamic Thought on Marriage and the Treatment of Women; Commentary on Polygamy; Talbi and Liberal Feminism: A Textual Analysis; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Young Muslim Women and the Islamic Family: Reflections on Conflicting Ideals in British Bangladeshi Life; Introduction; The Islam and Young Bangladeshis Project; Theoretical Approaches; Finding a Marriage Partner; The Islamic Circles Network; The Hijaz Community; Expectations of Love and Marriage; Dealing with Separation and Divorce; Conclusion; References
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 4: Women and Human Development in the Muslim World Reflections on Islamic and UNDP's ApproachesIntroduction; Background; The UNDP's Concept of Human Development; Islamic Approach to Human Development; Women and Human Development in Islam; The Contemporary State of Women in Muslim Countries: A Comparative Analysis; Religion and Women's (Under-) Development in Muslim Countries; Lack of Transparency and Women's Underdevelopment; Review and Reflection; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Being Muslim in the Neoliberal West: Reflections on an Ethnographic Study of Muslim Women in Australia
Description / Table of Contents:
Introduction Neoliberal Australia and Muslim Women; Muslim Women in Australia; Findings; Discussion and Analysis; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Youth Identity Formation in the Presence of the 'Other': Reflections on Being Young and Muslim in an Interfaith Setting; Introduction; Identity and Identity Formation in the Multicultural, Multifaith Setting; 'Youth Encounters'; 'Youth Encounters' Research: The Plan; Stage 1 - Pre-questionnaire; Stage 2 - Observation of 'Youth Encounters' Event; Stage 3 - Post-questionnaire; Stage 4 - Focus Group Interview; 'Youth Encounters' Research: The Results
Description / Table of Contents:
Stage 1 - Pre-event Questionnaire Stage 2 - Observation; Stage 3 - Post-event Questionnaire; Stage 4 - Focus Group Interview; Analysis and Discussion; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7: Social Inclusion in the Context of Foreign-Policy Debates: Reflections on Jihad, Human Rights and Gender Equality in Islam; Introduction; Inconsistencies in Western Foreign Policies; Bridging the Gap; Contextualization; Maqasid; Non-violent Jihad; Gender Equality; Conclusion; References
Description / Table of Contents:
Chapter 8: The Contribution of Muslim Women in the Flourishing of Modern Society: Reflections on Refugee Transition from East to West
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DOI:
10.1007/978-94-007-4219-2
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