Women And Peace In The Islamic World

Author : Yasmin Saikia,Chad Haines
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781786739841

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Women and Peace in the Islamic World by Yasmin Saikia,Chad Haines Pdf

How realistic is the prospect of peace in the Muslim world? This question is the predominant focus for global analysis today, but its debate frequently ignores the cultural and social complexity of the Muslim world, reducing it into a system of states and select actors. This book addresses such a failing by exploring how the everyday interactions of women, in accordance with Islamic personal ethics, can offer the world a new interpretation of peace. In particular, it focuses on the women in Islamic societies, from Aceh to Bosnia, Morocco to Bangladesh, initiating a dialogue on the role of these women in peacemaking. This concentration upon the complex issues of the everyday both enables a detailed exploration of how people conceptualise peace and opens up new frameworks for conflict resolution. The discussions that emerge lead to a critical questioning of assumptions about peace as a state policy and cessation of violence. Drawing upon original research from different parts of the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, including Iran, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bosnia, Egypt and Sudan, the contributors offer a refreshing new look at Muslim women as peacemakers, challenging any assumptions of Islam as an inherently violent religion. Such a timely work provides new and important analyses on the role of Muslim women in forging new pathways of peace in the contemporary world.

Author : Toseef Azid,Jennifer L Ward-batts
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 678 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811212161

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Economic Empowerment Of Women In The Islamic World: Theory And Practice by Toseef Azid,Jennifer L Ward-batts Pdf

The book, Economic Empowerment of Women in the Islamic World, discusses the economic, social, and political rights and status of women in Islam, which is theoretically given by the Islamic Jurisprudence (Shariah law). The chapters in this volume will address historical practices in comparison to the status of women in the contemporary Muslim world. Men and women in Islam, regardless of their age, social class, and education, are equal as citizens and individuals, but not identical in their rights and responsibilities. It can be observed from Islamic history that in the early age of Islam, women were given full confidence, trust, and high responsibilities in leadership, educational guidance, and decision-making.This volume will try to clarify the confusion in the status of the women in Islam that is presented by the media, as it is assumed that theoretical Islamic empowerment of women bears little relation to the real conditions of women in modern Muslim societies. It has been widely claimed in the media that Muslim women suffer more than men in Muslim societies and communities in terms of insecurity, domestic abuse, and low access to education and medical care. It is also stated in the press and media that absence of good governance also results in gender inequality and violation of the rights of Muslim women.This volume also aims to provide the solutions for the empowerment of women in the Islamic world. We assumed that without good governance, the status of women is not likely to improve. Muslim women have the potential to play a fundamental role in curbing corruption, social ills, violence, and crime in the Muslim world. This volume will make the case that in order to achieve stability and prosperity, the government must ensure a platform for women to participate in decision-making and hence benefit from the rights they are accorded in Islam.By covering a range of perspectives on the economic lives of Muslim women around the world, it hopes to shed light on the problems faced and to offer possible solutions to the empowerment of women in the Islamic world.

Author : Shamim Aleem
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781665515931

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The Status of Women in the Muslim World by Shamim Aleem Pdf

Gender Equality is at the heart of human rights and United Nations values. The U.N. Charter (1945) adopted the principle of “equal rights for men and women”. But in spite of this universal declaration women’s secondary status and oppression persist. There is no country in the world where women enjoy equal status of men. There are 54 countries with Muslim majority in the world, many of them are in the race for gender equality, but many are lagging behind, in spite of the fact that the Quran has given equal rights to women. The Author has tried to peep into the system to see the status of women and to identify the hurdles in the way of progress. This is just a modest attempt, the subject is very comprehensive. She looks forward to the governments and scholars to work out a feasible model of the family and the role of women in the light of the Quran and Sunnah. The prosperity and the happiness of the Family depends on the fair relationship between husband and wife, which in turn contributes to the peace and prosperity of the world at large.

Author : Lois Beck,Nikki R. Keddie
Publisher : Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : SOCIAL SCIENCE
ISBN : UVA:X000062351

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Women in the Muslim World by Lois Beck,Nikki R. Keddie Pdf

Examines the place of Muslim women in contemporary law and society, their historical roles in cultural and political development, their status within nomadic, rural, and urban societies, and the impact of ritual and religion o ther lives.

Author : Mahnaz Afkhami,Erika Friedl
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1997-11
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105020457029

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Muslim Women and Politics of Participation by Mahnaz Afkhami,Erika Friedl Pdf

Muslim Women and the Politics of Participation is about ways of promoting women's participation in the affairs of Muslim societies: from raising consciousness and changing codes of law to penetrating the economic markets and influencing national and international policies. Editors Mahnaz Afkhami and Erika Friedl challenge stereotypes about Muslim women and probe the difficulties and possibilities women face as they work for positive social change.

Author : Norani Othman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Feminism
ISBN : PSU:000051658878

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Muslim Women and the Challenge of Islamic Extremism by Norani Othman Pdf

Author : Sep Riahi,Natalie Maydell
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1726627217

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Extraordinary Women from the Muslim World by Sep Riahi,Natalie Maydell Pdf

Multi-award-winning picture book, adorned with the powerful illustrations by renowned Egyptian artist Heba Amin, offers a unique exploration into the lives of 13 influential Muslim women who have left a lasting impact on history. This is not a mere collection of biographies, but a tapestry of narratives that celebrate the resilience, courage, and determination of these women. Each woman's story is a testament to her unique strength and contribution: Khadija bint Khuwaylid (Arabia), the first wife of the Prophet (pbuh), a beacon of strength and faith. Aisha bint Abi Bakr (Arabia), the insightful wife of the Prophet (pbuh), whose wisdom continues to enlighten. Al-Khansa (Arabia), an Arabian poetess whose verses echo with profundity and sentiment. Rabi a al-Adawiyya (Iraq), a venerated woman saint, embodying spiritual devotion. Arwa bint Ahmed al-Sulayhiyya (Yemen), the sovereign Queen of Yemen, a symbol of regal leadership. Sultan Razia (India), the Warrior Queen of Delhi, personifying courage and valor. Nana Asmau (Nigeria), a scholar and poetess, a beacon of intellect and creativity. Tjut Njak Dien (Indonesia), a guerrilla leader, exemplifying resistance and resilience. Halide Edib Adivar (Turkey), a Turkish novelist and activist, a voice for change and reform. Umm Kulthum (Egypt), an iconic musical artist and singer, the melody of a nation. Sabiha Gökçen (Turkey), a pioneering military pilot, soaring high against the odds. Chaibia Tallal (Morocco), a gifted painter, painting the world in her unique hues. Shirin Ebadi (Iran), a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, a champion for human rights. Each chapter of this book, is an invitation to journey through time and across cultures, to discover the remarkable lives of these women and their enduring influence on the world. This is more than a book; it's a celebration of the contributions of Muslim women throughout history. WINNER: * Middle East Book Award (Middle East Outreach Council) * Moonbeam Children's Books Peacemaker Award * USA Book News "Best Book" * Skipping Stones Honor Award

Author : Kai Hafez,Mary Ann Kenny
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9004116516

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The Islamic World and the West by Kai Hafez,Mary Ann Kenny Pdf

The anthology is an introduction to political cultures in the Islamic world and into relations between the West and Islam. It details its analysis in country studies on Algeria, Iran, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Bosnia, Israel/Palestine, Iraq, Central Asia and Pakistan.

Author : Leila Ahmed
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780300258172

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Women and Gender in Islam by Leila Ahmed Pdf

A classic, pioneering account of the lives of women in Islamic history, republished for a new generation This pioneering study of the social and political lives of Muslim women has shaped a whole generation of scholarship. In it, Leila Ahmed explores the historical roots of contemporary debates, ambitiously surveying Islamic discourse on women from Arabia during the period in which Islam was founded to Iraq during the classical age to Egypt during the modern era. The book is now reissued as a Veritas paperback, with a new foreword by Kecia Ali situating the text in its scholarly context and explaining its enduring influence. “Ahmed’s book is a serious and independent-minded analysis of its subject, the best-informed, most sympathetic and reliable one that exists today.”—Edward W. Said “Destined to become a classic. . . . It gives [Muslim women] back our rightful place, at the center of our histories.”—Rana Kabbani, The Guardian

Author : Abdul Monir Yaacob,Ahmad Faiz Abdul Rahman
Publisher : Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015032222153

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Towards a Positive Islamic World-view by Abdul Monir Yaacob,Ahmad Faiz Abdul Rahman Pdf

Author : Faegheh Shirazi
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780292721890

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Muslim Women in War and Crisis by Faegheh Shirazi Pdf

In the Eyes of many Westerners, Muslim women are hidden behind a veil of negative stereotypes that portray them as either oppressed, subservient wives and daughters or, more recently, as potential terrorists. Yet many Muslim women defy these stereotypes by taking active roles in their families and communities and working to create a more just society. This book introduces eighteen Muslim women activsts from the United States and Canada who have worked in fields from social services, to marital counseling, to political advocacy, in order to further social justice within the Muslim community and in the greater North American society. --

Author : Sally Baden,Institute of Development Studies (Brighton, England)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Muslim women
ISBN : OCLC:222076030

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The Position of Women in Islamic Countries: Possibilities, Constraints and Strategies for Change by Sally Baden,Institute of Development Studies (Brighton, England) Pdf

Author : Valerie M. Hudson,Bonnie Ballif-Spanvill,Mary Caprioli,Chad F. Emmett
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231520096

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Sex and World Peace by Valerie M. Hudson,Bonnie Ballif-Spanvill,Mary Caprioli,Chad F. Emmett Pdf

Sex and World Peace unsettles a variety of assumptions in political and security discourse, demonstrating that the security of women is a vital factor in the security of the state and its incidence of conflict and war. The authors compare micro-level gender violence and macro-level state peacefulness in global settings, supporting their findings with detailed analyses and color maps. Harnessing an immense amount of data, they call attention to discrepancies between national laws protecting women and the enforcement of those laws, and they note the adverse effects on state security of abnormal sex ratios favoring males, the practice of polygamy, and inequitable realities in family law, among other gendered aggressions. The authors find that the treatment of women informs human interaction at all levels of society. Their research challenges conventional definitions of security and democracy and shows that the treatment of gender, played out on the world stage, informs the true clash of civilizations. In terms of resolving these injustices, the authors examine top-down and bottom-up approaches to healing wounds of violence against women, as well as ways to rectify inequalities in family law and the lack of parity in decision-making councils. Emphasizing the importance of an R2PW, or state responsibility to protect women, they mount a solid campaign against women's systemic insecurity, which effectively unravels the security of all.

Author : Gavin R. G. Hambly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Women
ISBN : 0333800354

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Women in the Medieval Islamic World by Gavin R. G. Hambly Pdf

Women often appear invisible in what is widely perceived as the male-oriented society of Islam. This work seeks to redress the balance with a series of essays on women in the pre-modern phase of Islamic history. The reader will encounter here rulers, politicians, poets and patrons, as well as some larger than life fictitious females from the pages of Arabic, Persian and Turkish literature. There are also accounts of quiet or troubled lives of ordinary women preserved in the court records of Mamluk Egypt and Ottoman Turkey, reminders that historical research can resuscitate the lives of subaltern as well as elite women from the past.

Author : Nancy Forestell,Maureen Moynagh
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442666610

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Documenting First Wave Feminisms by Nancy Forestell,Maureen Moynagh Pdf

This book is the second of a two-volume anthology of primary source documents on feminism in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Unique in its extensive treatment of the first-wave feminist movement in Canada, it highlights distinct elements of its origins and evolution. The book is organized into thematic rubrics that address key issues, debates, and struggles within the first wave in Canada, as well as international influences and Canadian engagement in transnational networks and initiatives. Documents by Indigenous, Anglophone, Francophone, and immigrant female activists demonstrate the richness and complexity of Canadian feminism during this period. Together with its first volume, Documenting First Wave Feminisms reveals a more nuanced picture, attentive to nationalism and transnationalism, of the first wave than has previously been understood.