RELG 355 - Women in Islam) (4AS)

Institution:

St Mary's College of Maryland

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Description:

A survey of the history of women in the Islamic world from the advent of Islam up to modern times that provides a broad sense of the religious, cultural, and political roles played by women in Muslim societies. Theoretical questions about the concept of gender, the validity of focusing on gender in trying to understand societies, and the particular issues raised by the study of women and gender in the Middle East and North Africa will be addressed. Last, Islamic feminism, its historical development, and the dilemmas faced by women in asserting themselves as legitimate voices in the contemporary Islamic world, including Muslim women in the United States and Europe will be examined. Prerequisite: one course in RELG, WGSX, or consent of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smcm.edu

Phone Number:

(240) 895-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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