Callaway, Barbara,

The heritage of Islam : women, religion, and politics in West Africa / [print] Barbara Callaway, Lucy Creevey. - Boulder, Colorado : Lynne Rienner, (c)1994. - x, 221 pages ; 24 cm.



Does religion shape or reflect society? -- The Islamic encounter -- Socialization and the subordination of women -- Education and attitudes toward women -- Women in the formal and informal economies -- The political empowerment of women -- Islam and the changing status of women.



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GB94-8700


Women--Social conditions.--Africa, West
Women (Islamic law)--Africa, West.
Muslim women--Nigeria.
Muslim women--Senegal.
Islam--Social aspects--Africa, West.

HQ1810.C913.H475 1994