Fighting Hislam
Women, Faith and Sexism
$65.93
- Paperback
277 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2017
Summary
The Muslim community portrayed to the West is often seen as a misogynist’s playground, and within the community itself, feminism is frequently met with hostility. Yet, between these two extremes exists a diverse group of Muslim women, many of whom believe they are overlooked: these women are committed to fighting sexism from within, balancing their activism with their faith. Navigating both Islamophobia and sexism, they combat injustice with their intellect, words, and actions, often using th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780522870350 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 052287035X |
| Author: | Susan Carland |
| Publisher: | Melbourne University Press |
| Imprint: | Melbourne University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 277 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2017 |
| Weight: | 267g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
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Susan Carland
Susan Carland is a lecturer and researcher at Monash University’s National Centre for Australian Studies. She has been listed as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World, and as a ‘Muslim Leader of Tomorrow’ by the UN Alliance of Civilizations. She is a regular newspaper reviewer on ABC News Breakfast and an agony aunt on Radio National’s Life Matters.
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