Muslim Women in Contemporary North America - Controversies, Cliches, and Conversations

Examining how divergent opinions, values, and beliefs, as well as misconceptions and political agendas pertaining to Muslim women in the region enter the public frame of reference, this book is an invaluable resource for those in the fields of Islamic and Muslim Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, and Sociology.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Mapping the Terrain of Muslim Women in 21st Century North America 2. Living the Dialogical: Negotiating Identity and Meaning 3. Pervasive Anxiety about Islam and Muslims: "Clash Literature" in North America 4. Dissidence, Dissonance, and the Politics of Muslim Women’s Emancipation 5. Muslim Women Prayer Leadership and Gendered Sacred Space 6. Veil Controversies: The Dynamics of Inclusion and Exclusion Conclusion: The Muslim Woman. Index

About the author

Meena Sharify-Funk is Associate Professor of Religion and Culture at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada.

Summary

Examining how divergent opinions, values, and beliefs, as well as misconceptions and political agendas pertaining to Muslim women in the region enter the public frame of reference, this book is an invaluable resource for those in the fields of Islamic and Muslim Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, and Sociology.

Product details

• Authors: Meena Sharify-Funk, Meena (Wilfrid Laurier University Sharify-Funk, Sharify-Funk Meena
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.12.2022
• EAN: 9780367356927
• ISBN: 978-0-367-35692-7
• No. of pages: 222
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Islam / General, North America, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Gender studies: women, Gender studies: women and girls, North America (USA and Canada), Islamic Life & Practice, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Islamic life and practice