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Record Nr.

UNINA9910465535503321

Autore

Haddad Yvonne Yazbeck <1935->

Titolo

Muslim women in America [[electronic resource] ] : the challenge of Islamic identity today / / Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad, Jane I. Smith, Kathleen M. Moore

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Oxford University Press, 2006

ISBN

0-19-979334-4

0-19-803955-7

1-4294-3107-5

1-280-84508-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (274 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SmithJane I

MooreKathleen M. <1959->

Disciplina

305.48/697/0973

Soggetti

Muslims - United States - Social conditions

Muslim women - United States - Social conditions

Group identity - United States

Sex role - United States

Islam - Social aspects - United States

Electronic books.

United States Religious life and customs

United States Ethnic relations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-183) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Setting the scene -- Persistent stereotypes -- Embracing Islam -- Practices of the faith -- Gender and the family -- Muslim women in the crucible -- Claiming public space -- Competing discourses -- Glossary.

Sommario/riassunto

The treatment and role of women are among the most discussed and controversial aspects of Islam. The rights of Muslim women have become part of the Western political agenda, often perpetuating a stereotype of universal oppression. Muslim women living in America continue to be marginalized and misunderstood since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  Yet their contributions are changing the face of Islam



as it is seen both within Muslim communities in the West and by non-Muslims.  In their public and private lives, Muslim women are actively negotiating what it means to be a woman and a Musliminan America