ANTH 498 - Women’s Rights and Politics in Islamic Society

Institution:

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Human rights theory with women’s legal rights and practice within context of the Islamic state. Introduction to debates regarding universality of human rights through examination of women’s rights in Muslim context. Considers journalistic notions of homogeneity among Muslims, political nature of the Islamic state, and its mobilization of human rights. Offered: jointly with LSJ 421.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.washington.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 543-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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