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stevia333k's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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5.0
I had wanted to read this book back in 2011 & I finally got around to it because Ramadan. I don't have much context on Egypt, so I can't comment on that part of the book except to say it reminded how sexist USA was in the 1990's.
Anyways, this book explained so many things I had heard over the years as a queer muslim feminist.
Anyways, this book explained so many things I had heard over the years as a queer muslim feminist.
ensara's review against another edition
1.0
Awful! But I will say, I am glad I read it because by exposing myself to these interesting! perspectives, to say the least, is necessary.
I have a whole lot to say about what I didn't like, but Alhamdulilah it's Ramadan, so I am choosing to be a bit kinder! I don't know if this is Women and Gender in Islam, or Arab Women Societal Experiences. She missed a whole lot of arguments and rulings when it comes to women's rights. She also missed a lot when it comes to Islamic history. Genuinely felt like I was reading an anti-woman anti-Islamic book, not one by a FEMALE scholar of Islam. So much for the anti-colonialism she claims to support.
I have a whole lot to say about what I didn't like, but Alhamdulilah it's Ramadan, so I am choosing to be a bit kinder! I don't know if this is Women and Gender in Islam, or Arab Women Societal Experiences. She missed a whole lot of arguments and rulings when it comes to women's rights. She also missed a lot when it comes to Islamic history. Genuinely felt like I was reading an anti-woman anti-Islamic book, not one by a FEMALE scholar of Islam. So much for the anti-colonialism she claims to support.
thewoollygeek's review against another edition
5.0
I thought this was just so interesting. I have read a little but not too much on gender roles in Islam.
This is a great introduction which covers the history to the modern day. Overall, a really insightful and interesting read. I think this should be required and essential reading , everyone should be encouraged to broaden their worldview and willing to learn more.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
This is a great introduction which covers the history to the modern day. Overall, a really insightful and interesting read. I think this should be required and essential reading , everyone should be encouraged to broaden their worldview and willing to learn more.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
spacestationtrustfund's review against another edition
3.0
Read for research for Islamic reception paper