Suchergebnisse

Portrayals of Islamic teachings in mass media often present Muslim women as victims of patriarchal norms. Often covered in a full veil, and without individuality, they tend to be depicted using a monochrome image, across Muslim countries and regions. It does not portray the social reality and expectations of Muslim women, which are in fact diverse and contextual. This book consists of articles that attempt to answer the question, are Muslim women merely passive objects in constructing their role, despite the spread of social media and the Internet, the increased demands of earning disposable income for their families, and their migration to non-Muslim countries around the world? It closely examines women's agency in negotiating their role in Muslim-majority societies and in new places of settlement (Australia). These articles analyse Muslim women's narratives in a wide range of economic, political, social and cultural milieu and their relationship to identity construction and portrayal in the new millennium"

"Explores the question of how women craft meaningful "belonging" to national, regional, and global communities when belonging as a citizen becomes untenable. Evaluates the rhetorical practices that enable alternative belongings, such as denizenship, cosmopolitan nationalism, and transnational connectivity"--Provided by publisher

Looks at the intersecting dynamics of power and identity as they relate to the struggles for women's empowerment with special reference to the Muslim world, and the experience of the international network for information, solidarity and support, called 'Women living under Muslim laws'. (Original abstract - amended)

Explores intersecting dynamics of power & identity as they relate to the struggles for women's empowerment, with special reference to the Muslim world, & the experience of the international network for information, solidarity, & support: Women Living under Muslim Laws. 14 References. Adapted from the source document.