Muslim Women in Britain : De-Mystifying the Muslimah

ISBN-13: 9780415669962 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 224 str.

Contractor, Sariya

Opis

This text explores the lives of British women and examines the issues femininity, Britishness, inter-communal relations and social cohesion. Presenting the reader with inclusive narratives of Muslim women, the book makes a contribution to the existing literature on Islamic studies, social anthropology, and much more.

Recenzje

'The book is outstanding. It is theoretically and methodologically robust, and also written in a clear voice that will be accessible to undergrads as well as the literate public. Given the strength of the edifice of mystification, it remains to be seen how much can actually be chipped off.' - Katherine Bullock, Journal of International Women's Studies, 14(3), 324-325 (2013).

Spis treści

Introduction  Part I: Giving Voice  1. The Historicity of Modern Stereotypes  2. Working with Muslims (Women): Methodological Possibilities Part II: Taking Voice  3. Islam versus Muslim Culture: The Muslim Woman's voice  4. “Ain’t I a Woman?”: 'Constructing' Muslim Women  5. Women’s Narratives of the Hijab  6. Islamic Feminisms  7. Metaphors, Muslim Women and 'the Media'  Part III: Hearing Voice  8. Challenging 'Muslim Women' Stereotypes: "She’s Just Like My Friend Bess"  9. Feminine Universality? Muslim Sisters in the Sisterhood  10. Muslim Women in pluralist Britain: Dialogue, Understanding and Shared Britishness.  Summary and Conclusion

O autorze

Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor is a convert to Islam and a Sociologist at the University of Derby, specialising in the Sociology of Religion.