About the book
This book resists the homogenization of Muslim women by detailing the diversity in their lives and by challenging the dominant paradigm of Arabized Islam as the sole interpreter of the faith. Though much has been written on the Middle East, there is a huge gap in research on Asia, which has two-thirds of the world's Muslim population. These essays reveal that the lives of Muslim women are impacted not only by Islam but also by local politics, class, religion, and ethnicity. Through ethnographic research and other methodologies, the contributors describe how economic globalization, construction of sexualities, and diasporic expectations shape women's lives. The book focuses on women's negotiations and resistances to global, national, and local patriarchies in an attempt to empower themselves.
Editions of Asian Muslim Women
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438457758
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438457741
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438457765
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This book resists the homogenization of Muslim women by detailing the diversity in their lives and by challenging the dominant paradigm of Arabized Islam as the sole interpreter of the faith. Though much has been written on the Middle East, there is a huge gap in research on Asia, which has two-thirds of the world's Muslim population. These essays reveal that the lives of Muslim women are impacted not only by Islam but also by local politics, class, religion, and ethnicity. Through ethnographic research and other methodologies, the contributors describe how economic globalization, construction of sexualities, and diasporic expectations shape women's lives. The book focuses on women's negotiations and resistances to global, national, and local patriarchies in an attempt to empower themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asian Muslim Women about?
This book resists the homogenization of Muslim women by detailing the diversity in their lives and by challenging the dominant paradigm of Arabized Islam as the sole interpreter of the faith. Though much has been written on the Middle East, there is a huge gap in research on Asia, which has two-thirds of the world's Muslim population. These essays reveal that the lives of Muslim women are impacted not only by Islam but also by local politics, class, religion, and ethnicity. Through ethnographic research and other methodologies, the contributors describe how economic globalization, construction of sexualities, and diasporic expectations shape women's lives. The book focuses on women's negotiations and resistances to global, national, and local patriarchies in an attempt to empower themselves.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Asian Muslim Women?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Gender studies, gender groups > Gender studies: women and girls
Where can I read a sample of Asian Muslim Women?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438457758
How long is Asian Muslim Women and how many pages does it have?
Asian Muslim Women has 292 page(s)
Is Asian Muslim Women part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series, Genders in the Global South
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Asian Muslim Women?
Huma Ahmed-Ghosh
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Asian Muslim Women is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438457758) and paperback(ISBN 9781438457741) and pdf(ISBN 9781438457765)
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