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Women and Islam
Essay # 72918
Women and Islam
Discusses the status of women in Islam.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages) |
12 sources |
APA | 2005
Paper Summary:
This paper looks at the status and role of women in Islam and discusses some of the reforms underway that are having an impact upon Islamic women's political participation. The paper considers the relationship between Islam and women, feminism among some Islamic women and how their goals and objectives differ from Western feminism.From the Paper:
"The purpose of this essay is to consider the relationship between Islam and women, who constitute an important element within Islam and who are as responsible for the maintenance and transmission of the religion to succeeding generations, as are males. The stereotypical view of Islamic women is one of oppression and subordination; a view with certain validity from the Western perspective and a view that is at odds with the fundamental teachings of Islam on gender relations. Islam like any of the other..."More papers on Women and Islam:
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APA Citation:
Women and Islam (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Women-and-Islam/72918
MLA Citation:
"Women and Islam" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Women-and-Islam/72918>
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