About the book
Contesting Feminisms explores how Asian Muslim women make decisions on appropriating Islam and Islamic lifestyles through their own participation in the faith. The contributors highlight the fact that secularism has provided the space for some women to reclaim their religious identity and their own feminisms. Through compelling case studies and theoretical discussions, this volume challenges mainstream Western and national feminisms that presume homogeneity of Muslim women's lives to provide a deeper understanding of the multiple realities of feminism in Muslim communities.
Editions of Contesting Feminisms
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781438457932
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781438457925
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438457949
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Contesting Feminisms explores how Asian Muslim women make decisions on appropriating Islam and Islamic lifestyles through their own participation in the faith. The contributors highlight the fact that secularism has provided the space for some women to reclaim their religious identity and their own feminisms. Through compelling case studies and theoretical discussions, this volume challenges mainstream Western and national feminisms that presume homogeneity of Muslim women's lives to provide a deeper understanding of the multiple realities of feminism in Muslim communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contesting Feminisms about?
Contesting Feminisms explores how Asian Muslim women make decisions on appropriating Islam and Islamic lifestyles through their own participation in the faith. The contributors highlight the fact that secularism has provided the space for some women to reclaim their religious identity and their own feminisms. Through compelling case studies and theoretical discussions, this volume challenges mainstream Western and national feminisms that presume homogeneity of Muslim women's lives to provide a deeper understanding of the multiple realities of feminism in Muslim communities.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Contesting Feminisms?
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 Contesting Feminisms?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781438457932
How long is Contesting Feminisms and how many pages does it have?
Contesting Feminisms has 292 page(s)
Is Contesting Feminisms 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 Contesting Feminisms?
Huma Ahmed-Ghosh
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Contesting Feminisms is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781438457932) and paperback(ISBN 9781438457925) and pdf(ISBN 9781438457949)
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