Seizing the space opened by the early 1990s democratization movement, Muslim women are carving an active, influential, but often-overlooked role for themselves during a time of great change. Engaging Modernity provides a compelling portrait of Muslim women in Niger as they confronted the challenges and opportunities of the late twentieth century.
Based on thorough scholarly research and extensive fieldwork including a wealth of interviews Ousseina Alidou s work offers insights into the meaning of modernity for Muslim women in Niger. Mixing biography with sociological data,...