Women in Islam

The outsider's impression of Muslim women is often colored by media portrayals on the news, which tend to reinforce Western ideas of gender. This anthology interrogates questions related to women in Islam from a variety of diverse perspectives. Readers will learn about key issues such as the relationship between the Quran and how gender roles are practiced, and the concept of religious dress as a form of liberation, not oppression. Experts make arguments that challenge status quo notions.

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Review: Women in IslamEach well-chosen selection raises fascinating questions about the legal and ethical aspects of each issue, inviting teens' empathy with personal histories as well as facts. With up-to-date, relevant resource lists and expertly edited selections, these volumes, like others in the venerable series, are natural choices to support high-school debates and classroom discussion.Booklist, March 2011
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Grades
10-12+
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Grades
9-12+
Details:
Product type: Paperback Book
ISBN: 978-0-7377-4905-2
Author: Diane Andrews Henningfeld
Copyright: 2011
Reading Level: Grades 10-12+
Interest Level: Grades 9-12+
Dimensions: 6" x 9"