Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
THE RISE OF THE ISLAMIC FEMINISTS. |
| Authors: |
SEGRAN, ELIZABETH (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Nation. 12/23/2013, Vol. 297 Issue 26/27, p12-18. 5p. 2 Color Photographs. |
| Subjects: |
FEMINISM, MUSLIM women, ISLAM & society, MAHATHIR, Marina, ARAB Spring Uprisings, 2010-2012, QUR'ANIC criticism |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses activism and feminism among Muslim women in Islamic cultures as of December 2013, focusing on the Musawah social movement that is predicated on the view that Islam is not inherently biased towards women. Topics include gender equality, the Sisters in Islam advocacy group, the activist Marina Mahathir, interpretations of Koran scriptures, and the Arab Spring social uprisings. |
| Database: |
MAS Ultra - School Edition |
