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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)/
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22033
Subject Code:
HIST
Course Number:
0438
Section Identifier:
A

Course

HIST 0438

All Sections in Spring 2012

Spring 2012

HIST0438A-S12 Seminar (Armanios)