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Women and Islam

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Abstract
Leila Ahmed, professor of women's studies at Amherst, argues the case for revision of the widely-held views in the Islamic world about the role of women, using examples from history and the role played by women in the contemporary world. She explains the origin of the veil, and discusses the issue of marriage and women's rights within marriage.
Collection
Films Media Group
Subject
Islam--20th century, Muslims--Interviews, Women--Arab countries--Social conditions, Sexism--Arab countries--History, Muslim women--Attitudes, Feminism--Arab countries, Society
Series
Islamic conversations
Contributors
Sardar, Ziauddin, Nangle, Julian, Ahmed, Leila, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Epicflow Production of Channel Four
Duration
00:26:55 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
Higher education
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Name Films Media Group (Firm)
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