Sexuality in Muslim Contexts Restrictions and Resistance.
Sexuality in Muslim Contexts explores resistance against the harsh policing of sexuality in some Muslim societies, where religious discourse is used to repress those, especially women, who do not conform to sexual norms promoted by the state or by non-state actors. Using case studies from Bangladesh...
Основен автор: | Helie, Anissa. |
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Други автори: | Hoodfar, Homa. |
Формат: | Електронен |
Език: | English |
Публикувано: |
London :
Zed Books,
2012.
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Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=494355 |
Резюме: |
Sexuality in Muslim Contexts explores resistance against the harsh policing of sexuality in some Muslim societies, where religious discourse is used to repress those, especially women, who do not conform to sexual norms promoted by the state or by non-state actors. Using case studies from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Israel, Indonesia, China and India, this collection spearheads an unprecedented wake of organizing around sexualities in Muslim communities. |
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Физически характеристики: |
1 online resource (362 pages) |
Библиография: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781780322872 1780322879 |