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Auteur(s) : González, Alessandra L. (1983-....)
Titre(s) : Islamic feminism in Kuwait [Texte imprimé] : the politics and paradoxes / Alessandra L. González
Édition : 1st ed
Publication : New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013
Description matérielle : 254 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Comprend : Western feminism has not taken root in Muslim hearts and minds ; Islamists are winning
elections ; Veiled women are leading ; Men are enabling Islamic feminism ; Arab
youth are both modern and traditional ; Conclusion : legitimate authorities in balance.
Note(s) : Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-252) and index
As Islamic states struggle to modernize and, in some cases, democratize, the issue
of women's rights continues to elicit strong feelings and controversy and there are
many paradoxes surrounding the idea of Islamic Feminism. Why are conservative Islamists
winning elections? Why are educated and professional Muslim women still choosing to
wear the veil? Many of the populist revolutions we are witnessing in the Middle East
focus on the legitimate grievances of marginalized groups and populations. This book
highlights the voices of cultural elites in the oil-rich State of Kuwait, where a
modern suffrage movement culminated in giving women their political rights in 2005.
The result is a new brand of feminism, one born out of a traditional and culturally
conservative climate, which gives Islamic Feminists in Kuwait the edge they need to
soar to new heights
Sujet(s) : Musulmanes -- Koweït
Droits des femmes -- Koweït
Genre ou forme : Études de cas
Identifiants, prix et caractéristiques : ISBN 9781137304735 (hardback). - ISBN 1137304731 (hardback). - ISBN 9781137304742
(ebk). - ISBN 113730474X (ebk)
Identifiant de la notice : ark:/12148/cb43658712t
Notice n° :
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