Sexuality in Muslim Contexts Restrictions and Resistance

Name: Sexuality in Muslim Contexts Restrictions and Resistance
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ISBN: 9781780322858

ISBN-10: 1780322852

ISBN-13: 9781780322858

Edition: 2012

Authors: Anissa Hï¿½lie, Homa Hoodfar

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This groundbreaking book explores women's resistance against the harsh policing of sexuality in Muslim societies. Many Muslim majority countries still use religious discourse to enforce stigmatization and repression of those, especially women, who do not conform to sexual norms promoted by the state. In this context, Islam is often stigmatized in Western discourse for being intrinsically restrictive with respect to women's rights and sexuality.This insightful collection shows that conservative Muslim discourse does not necessarily match practices of believers or citizens and that women's empowerment is facilitated where indigenous and culturally appropriate strategies are developed. Using…

Book details

List price: $19.99
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Zed Books, Limited
Publication date: 10/11/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English