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

• Autore: Haddad Yvonne Yazbeck <1935->
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Oxford University Press, 2006
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (274 p.)
• Disciplina: 305.48/697/0973
• Soggetto topico: Muslims - United States - Social conditions; Muslim women - United States - Social conditions; Group identity - United States; Sex role - United States; Islam - Social aspects - United States
• Soggetto geografico: United States Religious life and customs; United States Ethnic relations
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: SmithJane I MooreKathleen M. <1959->
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Muslim women in America
• ISBN: 0-19-979334-4; 0-19-803955-7; 1-4294-3107-5; 1-280-84508-2
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910465535503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II