Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Malefemale dynami in muslim society ebook written by fatima mernissi. Malefemale dynamics in a modern muslim society hardcover january 1, 1975 by fatima mernissi author visit amazons fatima mernissi page. Malefemale dynamics in muslim society was written for her phd thesis and later published into a book which. A feminist interpretation of womens rights in islam, 1991, sultanes oubliees 1990. She was best known for her books beyond the veil, tales of a harem girlhood and the forgotten queens of islam.
Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society in 1975, mernissi has sought to reclaim the ideological discourse on women and sexuality from the. An expanded and updated edition of this classic study includes a new introduction on muslim women and fundamentalism, in which fatima mernissi. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In beyond the veil, fatima mernissi argues that the islamic view of women as active sexual beings resulted in. Sexual inequality is a prominent feature of both western and islamic societies, but underlying concepts of female sexuality in christian and muslim traditions are very different, and the pattern of heterosexual relation in muslim societies is probably unique. Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society revised by mernissi, fatema author apr221987 paperback apr1987 paperback fatema mernissi on. An expanded and updated edition of this classic study includes a new introduction on muslim women and fundamentalism, in which fatima mernissi argues that. Fatema mernissi s most popular book is dreams of trespass. Fatema mernissi moroccan sociologist and writer britannica. Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society click to open popover enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society revised ed 1st midland book ed by f mernissi isbn. She was best known for her books beyond the veil, tales of a harem girlhood and the. Mernissi explains in her book that early muslim scholars portrayed women as aggressive hunters who forced men, reduced to weak hunted victims, to control women by imposing requirements such as veiling, which confined women to the private space. If a reader were to select only one book in order to gain insight into womens status and prospects in islamic society, this study should be the one chosen for its clarity, honesty, depth of knowledge and thoughtprovoking qualities.
She critically examines the classical corpus of religiousjuristic texts, including the hadith, and reinterprets them from a feminist perspective. Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society in 1975, mernissi has sought to reclaim the ideological discourse on women and sexuality. Fatima mernissi is a celebrated moroccan author who has written several books which are critically acclaimed from a feminist perspective, however they have also been misconstrued by pundits specifically by men for their own personal benefits. Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society 1975 mernissi has sought to reclaim the ideological. Fatima mernissi is a true feminist, candid, articulate and persuasive. Malefemale dynamics in muslim society new edition by fatima mernissi isbn. Mernissi, a moroccan sociologist whose books include beyond the veil, islam and democracy and dreams of trespass, died in morocco on nov. Analysis of beyond the veil by fatima mernissi 1240. Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society 9780253204233 by mernissi, fatima and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Born in fez to a middleclass family, mernissi studied at the mohammed v from the writing of her first book, beyond the veil. Sexual inequality is a prominent feature of both western and islamic societies, but underlying concepts of female sexuality in christian and muslim traditions are very different, and the pattern of heterosexual relation in muslim countries is probably unique. Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society 9780253204233.
Mernissis first monograph, beyond the veil, was published in 1975. One of the most fascinating and instructive features of beyond the veil is the way ms mernissi approaches her subject, and the distinction she draws between sexual inequality in the west and in islam. Fatima mernissi, one of moroccos foremost writers in the fields of sociology and islamic feminism, has died. Fatima mernissi is justifiably acclaimed for this thoroughly researched and. The writer, 75, reportedly died in a clinic in the capital rabat.
An islamic feminist whose books have been published in twentysix countries, she is the bestselling author of dreams of trespass. Mernissi s scholarly books include beyond the veil. Beyond the veil download pdfepub ebook gets free book. She critically examines the classical corpus of religiousjuristic texts, including the.
I suppose i expected a feminist look at modern muslim culture, and this book is really more a theological look at womens rights and a historical look at how various verses of the koran that are used to justify antifeminist sentiments in muslim cultures came to be included. Beyond the veil revised edition edition fatima mernissi on. Malefemale dynamics in muslim society 2nd revised edition by mernissi, fatima isbn. A revised edition was published in britain in 1985 and in the us in 1987. Indiana university press, jan 1, 1987 social science 200.
Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society 1975, mernissi has sought to reclaim the ideological discourse on women and sexuality from the stranglehold of patriarchy. Fellow moroccan sociologist sumaya naaman guesus told the efe news agency that mernissi. If a reader were to select only one book in order to gain insight into womens. Beyond the veil is the result of her doctoral research and was first published in 1975. Regarded as a classic book in the united states, beyond the veil has never been available in britain. Fear of the modern world, 1992, and the autobiographical. Fatema mernissi is a moroccan feminist and sociologist who is renowned for her work on womens rights within islam. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Beyond the veil has become a classic, especially in the fields of anthropology and sociology on women in the arab world, the mediterranean area or muslim societies in general. By mernissi, fatema author beyond the veil, revised edition. Malefemale dynamics in a muslim society saqi essentials by fatema mernissi isbn.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read beyond the veil. Books by fatema mernissi author of dreams of trespass. In beyond the veil, fatima mernissi argues that the islamic view of women as regarded as a classic book in the united states, beyond the veil has never. Malefemale dynamics in modern muslim society in 1975, mernissi has sought to reclaim the ideological discourse on women and sexuality from the stranglehold of patriarchy. Fatema mernissi has 33 books on goodreads with 24290 ratings. From the writing of her first book, beyond the veil. Her best known work, beyond the veil, examines islam from a feminist perspective and critiques traditional, maledominated interpretations. Born in fez to a middleclass family, mernissi studied at the mohammed v university in rabat and later went to paris, where she worked briefly as a journalist.
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