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Sexuality in Muslim Contexts : Restrictions and Resistance.

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Sexuality in Muslim Contexts explores resistance against the harsh policing of sexuality in some Muslim societies, where religious discourse is used to repress those, especially women, who do not conform to sexual norms promoted by the state or by non-state actors. Using case studies from Bangladesh...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hélie, Anissa
Other Authors: Hoodfar, Homa
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Zed Books, 2012.
Subjects:
Sex > Islamic countries.
Women > Sexual behavior > Islamic countries.
Sex > Islamic countries > Case studies.
Women > Islamic countries > Social conditions > Case studies.
Sexualité > Pays musulmans.
Femmes > Sexualité > Pays musulmans.
Sexualité > Pays musulmans > Études de cas.
Femmes > Pays musulmans > Conditions sociales > Études de cas.
Sociology: sexual relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Women's Studies.
Sex
Women > Sexual behavior
Women > Social conditions
Islamic countries
Electronic books.
Case studies
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Sexuality in Muslim Contexts explores resistance against the harsh policing of sexuality in some Muslim societies, where religious discourse is used to repress those, especially women, who do not conform to sexual norms promoted by the state or by non-state actors. Using case studies from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Iran, Israel, Indonesia, China and India, this collection spearheads an unprecedented wake of organizing around sexualities in Muslim communities.
Physical Description:1 online resource (362 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781780322872
1780322879
9781780322889
1780322887
1780322860
9781780322865
DOI:10.5040/9781350222571