The Unforgettable Queens of Islam: Succession, Authority, Gender

ISBN-13: 9781107554894 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 278 str.

Shahla Haeri

Opis

Explores the lives and legacies of several Muslim women rulers from different cultures and historical periods who were at the forefront of the political scene, contesting patriarchal rules of dynastic succession and electoral competition to become sovereign leaders in medieval Yemen and India, and modern Pakistan and Indonesia.

Recenzje

'I thoroughly enjoyed each story, learning how these very different women acquired and maintained their power and authority, and what their gender brought to their challenges and opportunities … For those interested in the relationship between religion and politics, and the nature of gender and authority in the modern world, this book is a great place to start! …fascinating and timely …' Diane C. Perlov, California Science Center

Spis treści

Introduction. Games of succession: patriarchy, power, gender; Part I. Sacred Sources of Authority: The Quran and the Hadith: 1. Queen of Sheba and the mighty throne; 2. Aisha Bint Abu Bakr: battle of the camel, battle for succession; Part II. Medieval Queens: Dynasty and Descent: 3. Sayyida Hurra Queen Arwa of Yemen: 'the little Queen of Sheba'; 4. Razia Sultan of India: 'Queen of the world Bilqis-I Jihan'; Part III. Contemporary Queens: Institutionalization of Succession and Leadership: 5. Benazir Bhutto: a queen 'without parallel'; 6. Megawati Sukarnoputri: 'Limbuk becomes Queen'; Conclusion. Patriarchal paradox?