HIST0438A-S12
Women and Islam
Readings in Middle Eastern History: Women and Islam
In this course we will examine women's lives in Islamic societies from the seventh century to the contemporary period, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa. Readings will explore a variety of topics including the changing role of women from pre-Islamic to Islamic societies; women in the Qur’an and in Islamic law; gender roles in relation to colonialism, nationalism, and Islamism; the experience of women in Sunni and Shi’a contexts; and Western images of Muslim women. (formerly HIST 0416) 3 hrs. sem. (National/Transnational Feminisms)/
In this course we will examine women's lives in Islamic societies from the seventh century to the contemporary period, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa. Readings will explore a variety of topics including the changing role of women from pre-Islamic to Islamic societies; women in the Qur’an and in Islamic law; gender roles in relation to colonialism, nationalism, and Islamism; the experience of women in Sunni and Shi’a contexts; and Western images of Muslim women. (formerly HIST 0416) 3 hrs. sem. (National/Transnational Feminisms)/
- Term:
- Spring 2012
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 148(MBH 148)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Febe Armanios
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL HIS PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- WAGS0438A-S12
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22033
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0438
- Section Identifier:
- A