Faith and freedom : women's human rights in the Muslim world / edited by Mahnaz Afkhami. [print]
Material type: TextPublication details: Syracuse, New York : Syracuse University Press, (c)1995.Edition: first editionDescription: xi, 244 pages ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
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- HQ1170.A257.F358 1995
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Papers chiefly presented at a conference titled "Religion, culture, and women's human rights in the Muslim world," held Sept. 9-10, 1994 at the American University in Washington, District of Columbia, and sponsored by Sisterhood Is Global Institute.
Includes bibliographies and index.
Introduction Mahnaz Afkhami -- Reflections on the politics of gender in Muslim societies : from Nairobi to Beijing Deniz Kandiyoti -- Arab women's rights and the Muslim state in the twenty-first century :reflections on Islam as religion and state Fatima Mernissi -- The dichotomy between religious and secular discourse in Islamic societies Abdallahi An-Na'im -- The muted voices of women interpreters Bouthaina Shaaban -- Networking for change : the role of women's groups in initiating dialogue on women's issues Farida Shaheed -- Rhetorical strategies and official policies on women's rights : the merits and drawbacks of the new world hypocrisy Ann Elizabeth Mayer -- The ambiguity of Shari'a and the politics of 'Rights' in Saudi Arabia Eleanor Abdella Doumato -- The politics of dishonor : rape and power in Pakistan Shahla Haeri -- Muslim refugee, returnee, and displaced women : challenges and dilemmas Sima Wali -- S.O.S. Algeria : women's human rights under siege Karima Bennoune -- Women's human rights on trial in Jordan : the triumph of Toujan al-Faisal Nancy Gallagher -- 'They insult us...and we elect them!!' Toujan al-Faisal.
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