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'Believing Women' in Islam: Unreading Patriarchal Interpretations of the Quran
'Believing Women' in Islam Unreading Patriarchal Interpretations of the Quran
Author: Asma Barlas
Does Islam call for the oppression of women?  Non-Muslims point to the subjugation of women that occurs in many Muslim countries, especially those that claim to be "Islamic," while many Muslims read the Qur'an in ways that seem to justify sexual oppression, inequality, and patriarchy.  Taking a wholly different view, Asma...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780292709041
ISBN-10: 0292709048
Publication Date: 6/15/2002
Pages: 254
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Publisher: University of Texas Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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