商品簡介
Lichter, an Australian psychiatrist, compiles Muslim women's stories from 27 countries. Each country chapter begins with background on the country, then presents the voices of long-oppressed women as they question patriarchal and religious beliefs and demand the social and political rights women lack in many Muslim countries. Some demand changes to discriminatory Sharia-based laws, and others campaign openly for political and educational reforms. There is also a chapter on male Muslim activists for reform, and a final chapter on transnational organizations that support Muslim women's rights. An appendix presents a summary of the Arab Human Development Report 2005, prepared by the UN Development Program. B&w political cartoons from the Islamic world press offer a seldom-seen perspective. A glossary is included, along with an extensive list of web sites and conferences. There is no subject index. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Ida Lichter, MD, is a psychiatrist who lives in Sydney, Australia.
