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Behind the Public Veil

Author : Lewis V. Baldwin
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506405629

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What was Martin Luther King Jr. really like? In this groundbreaking volume, Lewis V. Baldwin answers this question by focusing on the man himself. Drawing on the testimonies of friends, family, and closest associates, this volume adds much-needed biographical background to the discussion, as Baldwin looks beyond all of the mythic, messianic, and iconic images to treat King in terms of his fundamental and vivid humanness. Special attention is devoted to King’s personal insecurities and struggles, his humility and affinity to common people, his delight in pleasant and passionate conversation, his insatiable love for the precious but ordinary things of life, his robust appetite for artfully-prepared and delicious soul food, his enduring appreciation for music and dance, his cheerful and playful attitude and spirit, his abiding interest in games and sports, and his amazing gift of wit, humor, and laughter. King emerges here as an ordinary human being who enjoyed and celebrated life to the fullest, but was never bigger than life. Here we see the personal qualities of King—as a real, fleshly human being—and also as a man shaped by his social and cultural experiences and locations. This book reclaims the man behind the mythology.

Behind the Veil

Author : Neville Cox
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781788970853

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Since the early 2010s, an increasing number of European countries have passed laws that prohibit the wearing of various kinds of Islamic veil in particular circumstances. This insightful book considers the arguments used to justify such laws and analyses the legitimacy of these arguments both generally and in regards to whether such laws can be seen as justified interferences with the rights of women who wish to wear such garments.

The Politics of the Veil

Author : Joan Wallach Scott
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780691147987

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In 2004, the French government instituted a ban on the wearing of "conspicuous signs" of religious affiliation in public schools. Though the ban applies to everyone, it is aimed at Muslim girls wearing headscarves. Proponents of the law insist it upholds France's values of secular liberalism and regard the headscarf as symbolic of Islam's resistance to modernity. The Politics of the Veil is an explosive refutation of this view, one that bears important implications for us all. Joan Wallach Scott, the renowned pioneer of gender studies, argues that the law is symptomatic of France's failure to integrate its former colonial subjects as full citizens. She examines the long history of racism behind the law as well as the ideological barriers thrown up against Muslim assimilation. She emphasizes the conflicting approaches to sexuality that lie at the heart of the debate--how French supporters of the ban view sexual openness as the standard for normalcy, emancipation, and individuality, and the sexual modesty implicit in the headscarf as proof that Muslims can never become fully French. Scott maintains that the law, far from reconciling religious and ethnic differences, only exacerbates them. She shows how the insistence on homogeneity is no longer feasible for France--or the West in general--and how it creates the very "clash of civilizations" said to be at the root of these tensions. The Politics of the Veil calls for a new vision of community where common ground is found amid our differences, and where the embracing of diversity--not its suppression--is recognized as the best path to social harmony.

Muslim Women in America

Author : Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad,Jane I. Smith,Kathleen M. Moore
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780195177831

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Muslim Women in America by Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad,Jane I. Smith,Kathleen M. Moore Pdf

Muslim women living in America continue to be marginalized and misunderstood since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, yet their contributions are changing the face of Islam as it is seen both within Muslim communities in the West and by non-Muslims.

The Face Behind the Veil

Author : Donna Gehrke-White
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0806527226

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The Face Behind the Veil by Donna Gehrke-White Pdf

Muslim-American women, in all their diversity, are given the chance to tell their stories in their own voice by award-winning journalist Donna Gehrke-White. The only book of its kind, it tells in extraordinarily moving detail the lives of New Traditionalists, who wear the veil though their forebears did not; Blenders, who do not wear the veil but consider themselves spiritual; and Converts - women from other religious backgrounds who have converted to Islam. A rare, revealing look into the hearts, minds and lives of a misunderstood people.

Behind the Veil

Author : Warren G Lamb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 179501279X

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Domestic oppression...what is that?Did you know that domestic oppression is the seedbed for every other form of abuse that takes place within families and churches?And did you know that the quantity of people who suffer under domestic oppression within the church is staggering in its pervasiveness?In Behind the Veil: Exposing the Evil of Domestic Oppression and Providing Hope, pastor and biblical counselor Warren Lamb pulls back the veil on an evil that has been too long misunderstood and overlooked in Christian circles.In Behind the Veil, Pastor Lamb draws on his thirty-plus years of specialized counseling with oppression and abuse survivors to train and equip the church-both leaders and laypersons-to: -Identify domestic oppression and its sufferers among us;-Become rescuers comforters of the oppressed;-Confront and, where possible, call to account those who oppress their families;-Provide oppression-free churches for God's children to thrive in;-Become the safe haven for the oppressed and exploited that Christ intends for it to be.It is high time we effectively partner with Jesus Christ to "proclaim release to the captives...and to set free those who are oppressed." (Luke 4:18b)

Behind the Veil

Author : Neville Cox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Hijab (Islamic clothing)
ISBN : 1788970845

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Since the early 2010s, an increasing number of European countries have passed laws that prohibit the wearing of various kinds of Islamic veil in particular circumstances. This insightful book considers the arguments used to justify such laws and analyses the legitimacy of these arguments both generally and in regards to whether such laws can be seen as justified interferences with the rights of women who wish to wear such garments. This timely book considers the most recently passed European laws that target Islamic veiling. The author situates the justifications for anti-veiling laws in the context of a careful analysis of the reasons why women wear veils, and considers these justifications by reference to emerging debates surrounding the relative value of liberalism and human rights, multiculturalism, and the need to protect 'traditional values'. The book concludes that these laws are best viewed as symbolic strikes at a recognizable symbol of an ideological opponent, theorising that their principal purpose is to enable particular countries to reaffirm traditional values in a context of increased domestic opposition to multiculturalism. This engaging work will be valuable reading for students and scholars of human rights law, Islamic law and those interested specifically in the laws and regulations surrounding Islamic veiling around the world.

Behind the Veil

Author : Suzetta Perkins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781439122570

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Overflowing with lies, deceit, dangerous—and illegal—weapon sales, and extramarital affairs, Behind the Veil weaves a tale of riveting suspense and never-ending intrigue. Jefferson Myles, a successful businessman and CEO of his own securities firm, might be in over his head. For one thing, he's embezzling money from his clients to fund Operation Stingray—an organization headed by Robert Santiago that steals ammunition from a military base to sell to a rebel group in Honduras. To make matters worse, Jefferson is cheating on his wife with his married neighbor, Linda Montgomery. And to top it all off, Blake, Linda's husband, knows about affair and knows that Jefferson is involved in some kind of illegal activity. Gradually, some secrets are revealed that put people's lives at stake. Margo, Jefferson's wife, finally discovers the real reason why her husband has been distant and uncaring. As someone attempts to kill Jefferson, surprising truth begin to surface and Margo must decide what is best for her and her family. Filled with suspense, tension, and deeply engaging human emotions, Behind the Veil will hold readers captive until its exhilarating end.

Refusing the Veil

Author : Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781849548465

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This topic divides people - and it will divide readers of this book too. Many Muslims worldwide either support or adopt religious veiling, and those who argue against it are often criticised, or worse. But, according to Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, the veil throws up a number of concerns, from questions of health and freedom of choice to issues of gender and personal identity. She argues that veiling conceals abuse, propagates eating disorders and restricts access to sunlight and exercise. It is imposed on babies and young girls, allows women to be shamed for not covering up, and has become associated with extremist factions. It demonises men, oppresses feminism and presents obstacles to performance and success. It even encourages racism, distorts Muslim values and strips women of autonomy and individuality. Written from a unique perspective and packed with personal experiences as well as public examples, Yasmin addresses the ultimate question of why Muslim women everywhere should refuse the veil.

Behind the Veil

Author : Anindita Ghosh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780230583672

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This book re-examines 'everyday resistance', gender and power through the lens of women's experiences in colonial South Asia. Moving away from educated and outstanding figures and drawing on a range of unconventional sources, it unearths a narrative of deep and enduring resistance offered by less extraordinary women in their daily lives.

Public Philosophy

Author : Michael J. Sandel
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006-10-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780674744028

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In this book, Michael Sandel takes up some of the hotly contested moral and political issues of our time, including affirmative action, assisted suicide, abortion, gay rights, stem cell research, the meaning of toleration and civility, the gap between rich and poor, the role of markets, and the place of religion in public life. He argues that the most prominent ideals in our political life--individual rights and freedom of choice--do not by themselves provide an adequate ethic for a democratic society. Sandel calls for a politics that gives greater emphasis to citizenship, community, and civic virtue, and that grapples more directly with questions of the good life. Liberals often worry that inviting moral and religious argument into the public sphere runs the risk of intolerance and coercion. These essays respond to that concern by showing that substantive moral discourse is not at odds with progressive public purposes, and that a pluralist society need not shrink from engaging the moral and religious convictions that its citizens bring to public life.

Advanced Introduction to Public Choice

Author : Randall G. Holcombe
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781785362057

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Advanced Introduction to Public Choice by Randall G. Holcombe Pdf

Using public choice economic methods, this Advanced Introduction presents a focused narrative about political decision-making based on the work that has defined the discipline. Each chapter ends with a Notes section to discuss the research on which the chapter is based, with an emphasis on the pioneering work that has shaped the development of public choice. Randall G. Holcombe emphasizes the theoretical foundations of public choice, with the idea that it offers a context within which empirical research can be understood. This book successfully explores the political decision-making process for readers and ensures that they understand how preferences of citizens are aggregated to produce public policies.

Beyond the Hijab Debates

Author : Tanja Dreher,Christina Ho
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443808194

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Headscarves in schools. Ethnic gang rapists. Domestic violence in Indigenous communities. Polygamy. Sharia law. It seems that in public debates around the world, concerns about marginalised communities often revolve around issues of gender and women’s rights. Yet all too often, discussions about complex matters are reduced to simplistic debates such as “hijab: to ban or not to ban?” or “Muslim women: oppressed or liberated?”. This collection provides a space for in-depth analyses on the politics of gender, race and religion. As well as critical reflections on images and experiences of Muslim women, chapters also explore the relationships between gender, violence and protection, and offer innovative possibilities for intellectual and practical understandings at the intersection of gender, race and religion. Essential reading for scholars and students of gender and women’s studies, cultural studies, racial and ethnic studies, religious studies and an educated public interested in understanding the challenges and possibilities of tackling both racism and the oppression of women.

Beyond the Veil, Revised Edition

Author : Fatima Mernissi
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1987-04-22
Category : History
ISBN : 0253204232

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From the writing of her first book, Beyond the Veil: Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society in 1975, Mernissi has sought to reclaim the ideological discourse on women and sexuality from the stranglehold of patriarchy. She critically examines the classical corpus of religious-juristic texts, including the Hadith, and reinterprets them from a feminist perspective. In her view, the Muslim ideal of the silent, passive, obedient woman has nothing to do with the authentic message of Islam. Rather, it is a construction of the 'ulama', the male jurists-theologians who manipulated and distorted the religious texts in order to preserve the patriarchal system. Mernissi's work explores the relationship between sexual ideology, gender identity, sociopolitical organization, and the status of women in Islam; her special focus, however, is Moroccan society and culture. As a feminist, her work represents an attempt to undermine the ideological and political systems that silence and oppress Muslim women.

Behind the Veil

Author : L. L. Chaikin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Antioch (Turkey)
ISBN : 1556615132

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The breathtaking sequel to "Golden Palaces" brings to life the powerful saga of the Crusaders. In "Behind the Veil", danger stalks Helena Lysander's every move when she is abducted by her nemesis, Lady Irene, and presented as a bride to the powerful Prince Kalid. In a daring venture, Tancred Redwan--now wearing the red cross of the Crusaders--rescues Helena from certain death as they flee to freedom through the perilous city gates.